where we are today - | coronavirus
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Where We Are Today
Metric Where we are today(data as of 8/22/20)
Community Spread
Sustained decrease in community spread Increasing trend
Low transmission rate (Rt) Rt = 0.89
Testing Capacity
Low positivity rate 2.6%
Health Care System Capacity
Sufficient health care capacity without surge 73.9%
Contact Tracing
Make first contact attempt for new positive cases within 1 day of notification
100%
Make first contact attempt for close contacts of new positive cases within 2 days of identification
96.5%
Percent of positive cases from quarantined contacts 7.0%
August 24, 2020
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An updated list of high-risk states will be posted on coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo on Monday, September 7.
High-Risk States
August 24, 2020
Alabama Arizona
ArkansasCaliforniaDelaware
FloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinois
On Monday, August 24, DC Health released the following list of high-risk states
IndianaIowa
KansasKentuckyLouisianaMinnesotaMississippi
MissouriNebraskaNevada
North CarolinaNorth Dakota
OklahomaSouth CarolinaSouth Dakota
TennesseeTexasUtah
Wisconsin
Before traveling, be mindful of the risks and requirements.
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The FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for DC Public Schools is one week away.
enrolldcps.dc.gov
Make sure your child is enrolled in school.
August 24, 2020
4DCPS Enrollment
Devices for Term One 5
The tech survey and more information about system requirements can be found at dcpsreopenstrong.com.
If you need assistance, call DCPS at (202) 442-5885.
If your child still needs a device, call your school or complete the technology survey.
August 24, 2020