WASHINGTON — The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) remains present around the country, as well as here in the DMV. Things like masks and social distancing are still important, but our counties and communities have begun to reopen.
This blog details the latest updates on our Road to Recovery in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Check in each day for what’s new, where each part of the DMV is at in its phased reopening plan and what direction the coronavirus trend is headed.
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Updates on coronavirus cases come from health departments between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. every day.
Reopening the DMV
With Prince George's County starting Phase II on Monday, Montgomery County and the District of Columbia remain the only parts of the D.C. metro still in Phase I.
The latest in reopening news:
- Montgomery County will begin Phase II of reopening on Friday at 5 p.m. Here's what that means.
- Phase II in Prince George's County means non-essential retail stores and restaurants may reopen indoor service with 50% capacity. Here's everything that's reopening as part of Phase II.
- On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city may begin reopening on Friday, but wouldn't commit to that date yet. See the mayor's latest comments on reopening in the District.
Tracking the Coronavirus
On Monday, D.C., Maryland and Virginia reported a combined 12 new deaths from the coronavirus – the lowest number in months. All three states are still continuing weeks-long downward trends in new cases.
- DC reported just 19 new cases today – the lowest daily number since March 22.
- The doubling time for coronavirus cases in D.C. is now nearly 150 days – four times slower than it was just a month ago. Live updates on the Coronavirus in D.C.
- Maryland reported 34 new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday – it’s highest single-day death count in 10 days.
- The state also says more than 10,000 people have now had to be hospitalized because of the virus, including more than 450 acute care patients and nearly 300 ICU patients.
- The doubling time for coronavirus cases in Maryland has slowed by more than 30% over the past three days. Live updates on the coronavirus in Maryland.
- Virginia’s doubling time for coronavirus cases has plateaued over the past several days around the 70-days mark.
- After three days of single-digit death counts, Virginia reported 18 new deaths on Tuesday – its highest count in nearly a week.
- Live updates on the coronavirus in Virginia.
Monday, June 15:
On Monday, D.C., Maryland and Virginia reported a combined 12 new deaths from the coronavirus – the lowest number in months. All three states are still continuing weeks-long downward trends in new cases.
- In D.C., the city reported 0 new deaths on Monday. That's the first time the District has reported no new deaths since May 26.
- Maryland reported 331 new cases – the lowest number since April 7. It also reported the lowest number of new deaths in a day since March.
- Maryland is now reporting around 8,000 new tests a day, with an average percent positivity of less than 7%.
- Prince George's County has now reported more than 17,000 cases and nearly 650 deaths from the coronavirus. Montgomery County has now seen more than 13,500 cases and is just six deaths away from 700 total.
- Virginia has now been on a downward trend in new cases two weeks straight.
- As of Monday, the commonwealth had reported three consecutive days of single-digit deaths for the first time since the end of March.
What precautions should you take?
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are unavailable.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Check the status of the virus in your state with your state health department's websites by tapping below: