MD Coronavirus Cases Rise After 'Deadliest 48 Hours'

MARYLAND — In the past day, 754 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Maryland, state health officials said Thursday morning. Now there are 10,784 confirmed cases statewide of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the virus.

The state's death toll from the virus is 392, an increase of 43 people since Wednesday.

An additional 67 Marylanders are categorized as "probable deaths," since lab tests are required to verify they had the virus but their death certificates list COVID-19 as a cause of death. That is an increase of three since Wednesday.

These have been the "deadliest 48 hours to date for the coronavirus here in Maryland," Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday at a news conference. From Tuesday to Wednesday, 47 people died, and from Monday to Tuesday, 40 people died.

More than 48,000 tests have come back negative for the virus, and 736 people have been released from isolation, state health authorities reported Thursday.

To slow the transmission of the virus, face coverings will be required in retail establishments and on public transportation starting at 7 a.m. Saturday in Maryland, Hogan said. Face coverings are defined as items that obscure a person’s nose and mouth, including scarves and bandanas. Those who are younger than 9 years old will not be required to wear them in retail environments.

Here are the ZIP codes with the highest case counts, according to state officials:

• 21215 — 231 cases, Baltimore/Baltimore City
• 20904 — 184 cases, Montgomery County
• 20706 — 172 cases, Prince George's County
• 20906 — 172 cases, Montgomery County
• 20902 — 161 cases, Montgomery County
• 20783 — 154 cases, Prince George's County
• 20772 — 147 cases, Prince George's County
• 21133 — 144 cases, Baltimore County
• 20744 — 142 cases, Prince George's County
• 20774 — 141 cases, Prince George's County

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Here are the number of cases and deaths by county:

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Age

• 0-9 years old: 86 cases
• 10-19 years old: 231 cases
• 20-29 years old: 1,162 cases; 2 deaths
• 30-39 years old: 1,784 cases; 6 deaths
• 40-49 years old: 1,951 cases; 6 deaths
• 50-59 years old: 2,138 cases; 23 deaths; 3 probable deaths
• 60-69 years old: 1,602 cases; 61 deaths; 9 probable deaths
• 70-79 years old: 1,065 cases; 77 deaths; 12 probable deaths
• 80 years and up: 765 cases; 123 deaths; 30 probable deaths
• Data not available: 94 deaths, 13 probable deaths

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Gender

• Female: 5,817 cases; 187 deaths; 33 probable deaths
• Male: 4,967, cases; 205 deaths; 34 probable deaths

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Race

• African-American (non-Hispanic): 3,978 cases; 153 deaths; 13 probable deaths
• Asian (non-Hispanic): 239 cases; 11 deaths; 1 probable death
• White (non-Hispanic): 2,535 cases, 126 deaths; 39 probable deaths
• Hispanic: 1,180 cases; 15 deaths
• Other (non-Hispanic): 376 cases; 8 deaths; 1 probable death
• Data not available: 2,476 cases; 79 deaths; 13 probable deaths

Symptoms of the virus are shortness of breath, fever and cough. Those who believe they may have the coronavirus can use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's self checker tool.

A doctor's order is currently required to get tested.

Testing capacity has increased by 5,000 percent in the past month, Hogan said, and Maryland plans to triple its current capacity, so it can test up to 10,000 people a day.

More information about coronavirus testing and symptoms is available from the Maryland Department of Health.

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