MD Adds Nearly 900 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday

MARYLAND — Nearly 900 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus were added in Maryland Thursday, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

There are 87,177 cases of the virus in Maryland, authorities said, an increase of 892.

Gov. Larry Hogan announced a travel advisory and expanded masking order this week to assist with the state's coronavirus recovery efforts.

"We will remain paused," Hogan said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. An increase in hospitalizations was one indicator that triggered a "stop sign" in the reopening process, he said.

As of Thursday, 585 people in Maryland were hospitalized with the virus, the highest number of hospitalizations since June 25.

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Coronavirus in Maryland: A Snapshot

Here is a look at Maryland's coronavirus numbers as of Thursday, July 30:

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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