Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_24431348_20 (status VARCHAR, new_points VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many times is the new points 2690?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(status) FROM table_24431348_20 WHERE new_points = 2690