--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 11, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Washington, D.C.:
Washington, D.C. - based on media reports, total cases have risen to 12896 (all officially confirmed), after 89 new patients were identified yesterday. The total number of deaths has reached 593, after 2 patients passed away yesterday; while 10232 patients are recovered (44 new). The number of known coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise. As of Tuesday evening, 5,252,336 people have tested positive for coronavirus (5,252,327 of them being officially confirmed).
News Worth Following:
- Two more COVID-19 deaths reported in DC: WASHINGTON (WDVM) - Two more District residents have died from COVID-19. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office says a 35-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man bring Washington, D.C.'s death total to 593. 89 more people have tested positive for the virus, bringing the total number of positive cases to 12,896. This data...
- D.C. Relaunches Its Mortgage Assistance Program To Provide Coronavirus Relief: Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Housing Finance Agency announced the relaunch of the city's mortgage assistance program, D.C. MAP, on Tuesday. Borrowers who qualify can receive up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgages in an effort to help homeowners impacted financially by the COVID-19 crisis, according to a press release.
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From News Break Editors:
- From CDC: steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
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--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 10, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Washington, D.C.:
Washington, D.C. - the total number of infected individuals is 12807, as yesterday had 54 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 591 people statewide; while 10188 patients are recovered (32 new). The current count of cases in the United States is 5,206,125, citing different sources; with 5,205,994 cases officially confirmed.
News Worth Following:
- 'I don't know when I'll see his body' | More than 100 days after inmate dies of COVID-19, prison informs his DC family: WASHINGTON - They found out online that their uncle was dead, but they wanted to hear the news directly from the Department of Justice and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. One hundred thirteen days after Fabian Tinsley died of COVID-19, federal officials contacted the 67-year-old's D.C. family, informing them of what they already learned through a bad feeling, Google and a North Carolina local news report. Their family member died of coronavirus in April, while his next-of-kin assumed he was still serving a prison sentence.
- WATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump Holds Coronavirus Briefing: WASHINGTON (WMAL) - Tune in to watch President Donald Trump's Coronavirus briefing live. A link to the conference is available below.
--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 09, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Washington, D.C.:
Washington, D.C. - based on media reports, total cases have risen to 12753 (all officially confirmed), after 100 new patients were identified yesterday. The total number of deaths has reached 591, after 1 patient passed away yesterday; while 10156 patients are recovered (32 new). The number of known coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise. As of Sunday evening, 5,154,562 people have tested positive for coronavirus (5,154,443 of them being officially confirmed).