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Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia all remain in a concerning position on the graph showing the growth of coronavirus cases in the capital region.
New infections continue to trend upward across the D.C. area, on average.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam warned on Friday that his administration would implement tougher restrictions if needed.
But the District is reporting an encouraging statistic: For the past four days, no new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the city.
What the Data Shows
A surge of coronavirus cases continues in Virginia.
On Monday, 984 new infections were uncovered, the highest since June 7, when more than 1,200 new cases were counted.
The percent of positive test results is climbing, too. Virginia hit a low of percent positive about two-and-a-half weeks ago, with three straight days under 6%. The last couple of days, percent positives are just under 7%.
Since July 1, Virginia Beach has seen the biggest increase in cases (775 new cases), followed by Fairfax (692 new cases).
In the Northern Virginia areas of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church and Prince William, the number of new cases counted each day has improved greatly since the end of May, when hundreds were reported each day. During July, those areas combined have counted 201 or fewer new cases each day.
Virginia's surge is driven by the Hampton Roads area's rising number of new cases.
Hospitalizations are increasing in the commonwealth. There are 663 Virginians in hospitals with COVID-19, the highest since June 13.
Hospitalizations in D.C. and Maryland are still stable, around 90 and 390, respectively.
Washington, D.C., reported four days without a COVID-19 death.
Still, the latest data still shows a disproportionate impact on African-Americans. Despite making up about 40% of the city's population, Black Washingtonians represent 49% of diagnoses and 74% of deaths.
The map below shows the number of coronavirus cases diagnosed per 1,000 residents.
Coronavirus Cases in DC, Maryland and Virginia
COVID-19 cases by population in D.C. and by county in Maryland and Virginia
Source: DC, MD and VA Health Departments
Credit: Anisa Holmes / NBC Washington
Local Coronavirus Headlines
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- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice moved Monday to close bars in the state's largest college town and reimpose restrictions on large gatherings as coronavirus cases rise to record levels. Read more.
- Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Virginia, but Northern Virginia isn't driving the surge. Here's more.
- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan weighed in on how schools should handle reopening in the fall. Here's more.
- Montgomery County Public Schools released a draft of its reopening plan for the upcoming school year on Saturday. Here are the details.
- Virginia's governor said he could bring back tougher restrictions after the state reported more than 900 new coronavirus infections Friday, the highest daily total in more than a month. Read more.
- An ICE detention center in Virginia has a COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more.
Reopening Tracker
- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says more information on school reopenings could be announced Thursday.
- Virginia entered phase three reopening on July 1, loosening restrictions on restaurants, stores, gyms and pools. But Gov. Northam said more restrictions could be implemented if cases continue to grow.
- Prince George's County entered full phase two on June 23, allowing the MGM Casino and gyms to reopen.
- Washington, D.C., entered phase two on June 22, allowing indoor dining, gyms, libraries and houses of worship to reopen with restrictions.
- Montgomery County entered phase two on June 19, reopening with restrictions gyms, houses of worship, indoor dining and retail.
- Maryland entered phase two of reopening on June 10, permitting indoor dining, outdoor pools and outside amusements to reopen.
How to Stay Safe
There are ways to lower your risk of catching coronavirus. Here are the CDC guidelines.
- Wear a snug-fitting mask that covers your nose and mouth.
- Avoid being indoors with people who are not members of your household. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19. If you are indoors with people you don’t live with, stay at least six feet apart and keep your mask on.
- Wash your hands often, especially after you have been in a public place.
Sophia Barnes, Andrea Swalec and Anisa Holmes contributed to this report
