Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Baltimore County At 50,972

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — As of Tuesday, Baltimore County has a total of 50,972 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Baltimore County Health Department, and 1,249 deaths. The state has 382,702 confirmed cases and 7,697 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health. More than 35,069 people have been hospitalized to date.

The number of confirmed cases in Baltimore County nursing homes stands at 3,143. The number of death cases in Baltimore County nursing homes is at 230.

The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Baltimore County as of March 1:

• 21234 with 3,950 cases
• 21222 with 3,752 cases
• 21228 with 3,330 cases
• 21117 with 3,210 cases
• 21220 with 2,957 cases

The county health department has its own website created to monitor the situation, broken down by new cases per day and other data.

The CDC advises doing the following to stop the spread of the virus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If this is not available, use hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Keep 6 feet of space between people.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.