The D.C. Department of Health reported 106 coronavirus-related hospitalizations Tuesday, the most since July 28.
The number is eight more than the previous day, WJLA-TV (Channel 7) reported. Health department officials said 26 of those hospitalized are in the ICU.
The city also reported two deaths Tuesday, ending a streak of six consecutive days with zero deaths, WJLA reported.
As of Wednesday, the city has 16,973 confirmed cases, including 644 deaths.