DC is an omicron hot spot, new COVID-19 data shows 3,330% increase in cases

[Sherman A1]

WASHINGTON (7News) — New data released Monday shows a surge in COVID-19 cases in Washington D.C. making the nation's capital an omicron hot spot.

Cases have gone from a daily average of 60 at Thanksgiving to nearly 2,000 currently. That's a staggering 3,300% increase from Thanksgiving.

D.C. reports 9,200 new positive cases between Dec. 23-26, bringing the district's total to 88,765.

A total of 1,209 District of Columbia residents have lost their lives to COVID over the span of the pandemic.

https://krcgtv.com/news/coronavirus/washington-dc-omicron-hot-spot-new-covid-19-data-shows

[IronLionZion]

1. I never stopped masking

despite the snide comments I get from maskholes. It's everywhere so we're all going to get it sooner or later. Vaccinated people are having better outcomes.

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2. 6 people I work closely with have tested positive.

[IronLionZion]

3. 2 coworkers tested positive last week

and felt better after about 3 days of cold symptoms. We're all fully vaccinated. I have the booster too.

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4. Thankfully they are all vaxxed, and most boosted too

All mild cases. Strong head cold to no symptoms at all.