MD Coronavirus Cases Climb To 32: Here's Where They Are

MARYLAND — As the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland increases, the state health department introduced a dashboard that breaks down the count by jurisdiction. So far, nine of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions have had people test positive for the new coronavirus.

There were 31 confirmed cases as of Sunday morning, an increase of five since Saturday. Officials say they will update the Maryland coronavirus case numbers each day at 10 a.m. Health authorities have not released specifics on where the patients live or their activities before they tested positive.

Howard County reported its first person to test positive for the new coronavirus Sunday, which brings the count to 32.

Here is the latest count for Sunday:

• 12 — Montgomery County
• 9 — Prince George's County
• 3 — Baltimore County
• 2 — Anne Arundel County
• 2 — Harford County
• 1 — Baltimore City
• 1 — Carroll County
• 1 — Charles County
• 1 — Howard County

Even as the virus spreads in Maryland, health officials say that the majority of infected people will exhibit more mild symptoms.

The first three Marylanders to test positive have fully recovered from coronavirus, according to the health officer for Montgomery County, where they live. Several of those who have tested positive for the new coronavirus have also been described as asymptomatic.

Symptoms of the new coronavirus include fever, coughing, shortness of breath and in more severe cases, pneumonia (lung infection).

Those who are most at risk are individuals with compromised immune systems and the elderly.

Best practices for preventing the spread of the virus include:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Cover your cough or sneeze.
• Stay home when you are sick. Call your health care provider first if symptoms are consistent with the new coronavirus.
• Stay away from crowds and keep distance between yourself and others.

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Maryland is continuing to operate under a state of emergency. See the governor's coronavirus page for a list of ongoing state actions.

See the Maryland Department of Health's coronavirus page for more information and resources.