DC Health will now publish the city’s COVID-19 case rate, percentage of confirmed positive cases, hospital admissions, and deaths related to the disease once a week, instead of every weekday.
The change comes as part of the District’s newly updated metrics that were announced last week, as the current COVID-19 community level is low, which means people, households, and communities can take minimal, practical precautions.Â
Moving forward, the Department will release the COVID-19 community level key metrics every Wednesday.Â
The new system is in line with the recent announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and “focuses on preventing hospitals and healthcare systems from being overwhelmed and directing prevention efforts toward protecting people at high risk for severe illness,” according to DC Health.
In its statement, DC Health also reminded residents that it is still vital to be fully vaccinated for increased protection from the infectious disease.Â
To receive a COVID-19 shot or booster in the District, you can choose one of these options:
- Visit a walk-up vaccine clinic or COVID Center.
- Make an at-home vaccination appointment by calling 1-855-363-0333.
- Make an appointment with your health care provider.
- Find other opportunities to get vaccinated by visiting vaccines.gov.
For more details on vaccination and testing, click here.