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 the most important to help combat the spread of the virus.
This blog details the latest updates on the coronavirus 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.
Tracking the Coronavirus
- President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. Here's the latest.
- D.C. reported 65 cases of the coronavirus Friday, doubling the 32 cases reported on Thursday.
- Despite those new cases, D.C.'s average number of cases remains at 37 per day, which is still down 28% from where it was two weeks ago.
- Maryland reported one additional death on Friday, following Thursday's report of no deaths.
- Maryland is now averaging 551 cases of the coronavirus a day. An 11% decrease from two weeks ago, when the state was averaging 619 cases.
- Virginia's death backlog seems to be resolved. The commonwealth average number of deaths remains at 16 as of Friday.
- Virginia is now averaging 750 cases of coronavirus a day, down 26% from two weeks ago.
Reopening the DMV
The latest in reopening news:
- D.C. has announced a new in-person learning program for students to get additional support. Here's what you need to know.
- D.C. announced a pilot that will allow a limited number of venues to host live entertainment. Here are the details.
- Maryland has entered the third and final stage of its reopening plan, with all businesses able to reopen. Details on what Phase 3 looks like here.
- Montgomery County has adjusted some of its Phase 2 guidelines. More here.
- Prince George's County, Maryland, remains in Phase 2, but released additional reopenings. Here's a look.
- Metro returns to a normal schedule with masks and social distancing still required. Here's the latest.
Previous Updates
October 1:
- Maryland is reporting no new deaths for the first time since March 28
- D.C. is now averaging 36 cases of the coronavirus a day. Two weeks ago it was averaging 54 cases
- Virginia is now averaging 16 deaths from the coronavirus a day.
- Indoor visitation can begin immediately at Maryland nursing homes that are not seeing a current coronavirus outbreak and have not had any new cases of the virus in the past two weeks
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: