Hogan To Address Coronavirus Recovery Progress, Floyd Protests

MARYLAND — Three weeks after announcing he would lift Maryland's stay-at-home order and the state was ready for stage one of his coronavirus recovery roadmap, Gov. Larry Hogan plans to update the public on the progress made in the fight against the virus. At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, he will speak about strides in coronavirus testing, the "Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery," the death of George Floyd and peaceful protests in Baltimore City.

With coronavirus testing becoming more available, the positivity rate in Maryland is 9.5 percent — the first time it's been below 10 percent since late March — according to a statement the governor released Wednesday.

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions are the lowest they have been since April 14, Hogan reported. As of Wednesday, state health officials say 1,109 are hospitalized and 471 people are in the ICU with the virus in Maryland.

Watch Hogan's news conference at 4 p.m. Wednesday on his Twitter, Facebook or YouTube accounts.

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More than 2,500 people in the state have died from the coronavirus in Maryland, state health officials reported Wednesday. Of those, more than half have been residents of congregate living facilities like nursing homes.

A total of 1,365 residents of congregate living facilities have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, according to data released Wednesday by the state. These individuals account for 54 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Maryland.

Overall, residents of congregate living facilities make up 12 percent of coronavirus cases in the state. As of Wednesday, officials say there are nearly 55,000 confirmed cases of the virus in Maryland.

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Marylanders can get tested for the virus at more than 100 sites across the state, Hogan said Wednesday. See a list of coronavirus testing sites in Maryland.

Coronavirus in Maryland: A Snapshot

Here is a look at Maryland's coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday, June 3:

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Jurisdiction

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Age And Gender

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Race And Ethnicity

Coronavirus At Group Living Facilities

Data about coronavirus at congregate living facilities is updated weekly on Wednesdays, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

In the past week, 311 more staff members have tested positive for the virus and four staff members of congregate living facilities have died from COVID-19, according to authorities. Also 297 residents tested positive for the virus in the past week at these facilities, and 89 have died, data shows.

Here are the numbers as of Wednesday, June 3:

This was the data the week before:

Coronavirus Symptoms

Symptoms of the new coronavirus can appear two to 14 days after exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which lists the following as possible indicators of the illness: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.

The CDC has an online self-checker tool for those concerned they may have the virus.

Health officials say most people with the virus will experience mild symptoms and can recover at home. Older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, according to the CDC.

People should call 911 and seek immediate medical attention if they have trouble breathing, bluish lips or face, new confusion or inability to arouse and/or persistent pain or pressure in the chest.

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