Only 2 Counties Left To Meet Coronavirus Testing Goal: Governor

MARYLAND — After a day when Maryland reported 24,220 coronavirus test results — the second highest on record — the governor said the state has nearly met its local testing goals. Gov. Larry Hogan congratulated Queen Anne's County on becoming the 22nd jurisdiction to meet the goal Friday morning to test 10 percent of its population.

The two counties that have yet to test 10 percent of their populations are Calvert and Cecil, which have tested 8.8 and 8.5 percent, respectively. Since Monday, Charles, Garrett and Harford counties also met the goal.

There are more than 220 coronavirus testing sites in Maryland.

The Maryland Department of Health reports there are 81,766 confirmed cases Friday across the state, and 3,293 people have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

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Coronavirus in Maryland: A Snapshot

Here is a look at Maryland's coronavirus numbers as of Friday, July 24:

Maryland Hospitalizations, Deaths

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.

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