MD In 'Holding Pattern' As Coronavirus Data Fluctuates: Hogan

MARYLAND — Coronavirus-related hospitalizations jumped in Maryland Wednesday after 27 people were admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours, officials said. It is the highest day-to-day increase in hospitalizations due to the virus since July 15, when authorities reported 32 people had been hospitalized in the past day.

On July 20, there were 463 patients hospitalized with the virus in Maryland. On Wednesday, there were 571, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

Gov. Larry Hogan announced a travel advisory and expanded masking order to assist with the state's coronavirus recovery efforts, during a news conference at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

"We will remain paused," Hogan said, saying the increase in hospitalizations was one indicator that triggered a "stop sign" in the reopening process.

Related: MD Adds Travel Advisory, Masking Order To Curb Coronavirus Spread

Earlier in the week, Hogan told CNN Maryland was in a "holding pattern" when it comes to reopening.

Citing increases in testing, Maryland's governor told CNN: "We're in pretty good shape," but he said the state was not moving forward with further reopening yet.

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Coronavirus in Maryland: A Snapshot

Here is a look at Maryland's coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday, July 29:

Maryland Hospitalizations, Deaths

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Jurisdiction

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Age And Gender

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Race And Ethnicity

Maryland Coronavirus In Group Living Facilities

The Maryland Department of Health updates data on coronavirus cases and deaths in congregate living facilities on Wednesdays. Here is the information as of Wednesday, July 29:

Symptoms Of Coronavirus

Contracting the coronavirus can result in mild to severe illness. Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart or lung disease, are the most at risk of complications from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

These symptoms of coronavirus can appear two to 14 days after exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Those who have trouble breathing, feel persistent pain or pressure in the chest, experience new confusion, have the inability to wake or stay awake or have bluish lips or face should get medical attention immediately, federal health officials say.

To prevent getting the illness, authorities advise staying away from those who are sick, keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and others, washing hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and wearing a cloth face covering when around others.

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