MD Sees 2nd Day Of Record-Low Coronavirus Positivity Rates

MARYLAND — More than half of Marylanders who tested positive for the coronavirus in the last day were under 35 years old, according to authorities. The positivity rate for those younger than 35 is 5.5 percent, which is higher than their counterparts; the positivity rate among Marylanders older than 35 is 3.27 percent, state health officials said.

For the second straight day, Maryland is reporting its lowest positivity rate during the coronavirus pandemic. It has dropped to 4.03 percent, officials say, the lowest on record.

Baltimore City's positivity rate is the lowest it has been in nearly a month. Officials said it was 5.44 percent, the lowest since July 9.

An increasing positivity rate after the Fourth of July was one of the factors that prompted Baltimore leaders to prohibit indoor dining. Restaurants and bars were no longer allowed to serve patrons inside as of July 24.

The Maryland Department of Health reports there are 93,005 confirmed cases as of Thursday, and 3,415 people have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, across the state.

Nearly 900,000 negative test results have been reported.

More than 200 testing sites statewide are checking people for COVID-19.

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Coronavirus in Maryland: A Snapshot

Here is a look at Maryland's coronavirus numbers as of Thursday, Aug. 6:

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Jurisdiction

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Age And Gender

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Race And Ethnicity

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.

See Also:

• With 16% Of MD Tested For Virus, State Hits Record-Low Positivity
• Maryland State Fair Is Canceled For 2020
• MD Coronavirus Cases Decline For Fourth Straight Day