MD Sets Record COVID-19 Testing, Hospitalizations Stable: Hogan

BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland set a record for the number of coronavirus tests done this weekend, while hospitalizations remain stable, Gov. Larry Hogan said on Sunday.

The latest data released by the Maryland Department of Health brings the total number of cases to 78,131 on Sunday. That's an increase of 925 overnight. The number of hospitalized coronavirus patients increased by one to 449, which is about the number of admitted patients statewide since Wednesday.

Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted that after a record 28,899 COVID-19 tests reported in the past 24 hours, Maryland’s daily positivity is 3.83 percent with a seven-day average of 4.46 percent. There are 449 current total hospitalizations.

"Our recovery depends on each and every Marylander exercising personal responsibility," Hogan wrote. "Wear a mask in indoor public areas, practice physical distancing, and avoid large gatherings."

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He encouraged anyone interested to get tested for COVID-19. Find testing site locations and links to set up appointments on Maryland's coronavirus website.

Unlike a number of states in the South and West, Maryland is not seeing a spike in coronavirus deaths. The daily fatality count has remained below 20 since the end of June, according to state data.

The Maryland Department of Health releases coronavirus statistics for each ZIP code every morning.

Anybody with questions about coronavirus or testing should call the health line at (410) 222-7256. The line is staffed on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises doing the following to slow the spread of coronavirus:

• 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.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

The CDC lists these as symptoms of coronavirus:

• 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