MD Adds 1K New Coronavirus Cases In One Day; Over 24K Have Virus

MARYLAND— With the addition of 1,001 new confirmed cases in the past day, the Maryland Department of Health is reporting Saturday morning that 24,473 people in Maryland have tested positive for the new coronavirus. So far the state has reported 101,049 negative test results.

Statewide 1,657 people are hospitalized with the virus as of Saturday morning, health officials say.

Authorities report 1,590 people in Maryland have been released from isolation after having COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the virus.

A total of 1,156 people have died from COVID-19 in Maryland, state health officials reported Saturday morning. Another 95 people have COVID-19 listed as a cause of death on their death certificates, authorities say, but test results are pending.

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Gov. Larry Hogan ordered flags lowered to half-staff Thursday through sunset Sunday, after more than 1,000 Marylanders lost their lives to the virus. He has also declared Saturday Health Care Heroes Day in Maryland.

In a salute to health care workers, the Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds will perform a flyover Saturday morning in Baltimore and Washington.

"Residents should observe the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should refrain from traveling to see the flyover," the Blue Angels said in a statement. "They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover."

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On Saturday night, the Maryland State House dome will be illuminated blue, Camden Yards will be bathed in blue, and M&T Bank Stadium will shine blue as well, the governor said.

"We're going to be asking all Marylanders to join us in lighting up the state of Maryland blue to show our immense gratitude to these men and women who truly are the definition of Maryland Strong," Hogan said. "From managing a virus that can spread without symptoms to dealing with shortages in protective equipment while saving people's lives — often while being forced to isolate themselves from their loved ones — the challenges that these heroes face are immense, unprecedented and truly inspiring."

Coronavirus in Maryland: A Snapshot

Here is a look at Maryland's coronavirus numbers as of Saturday, May 2:

Case Count By ZIP Code

These are the ZIP codes with the highest coronavirus case counts in Maryland Saturday:

• 773 cases — ZIP code 20783 (Prince George's County)
• 505 cases — ZIP code 20906 (Montgomery County)
• 461 cases — ZIP code 20706 (Prince George's County)
• 425 cases — ZIP code 20902 (Montgomery County)
• 425 cases — ZIP code 20904 (Montgomery County)
• 391 cases — ZIP code 20784 (Prince George's County
• 383 cases — ZIP code 21215 (Baltimore City/Baltimore County)
• 367 cases — ZIP code 20782 (Prince George's County)
• 328 cases — ZIP code 20785 (Prince George's County)
• 308 cases — ZIP code 21228 (Baltimore County)
• 289 cases — ZIP code 21224 (Baltimore/Baltimore County)

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Jurisdiction

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Age And Gender

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Race And Ethnicity

The first cases of the new coronavirus in Maryland were reported March 5, at which point the governor declared a state of emergency.

Marylanders have been under a stay-at-home order since March 30. Hogan has said this may be relaxed if deaths and hospitalizations trend down over a two-week period.

The number of confirmed cases of the virus is expected to continue to climb as testing becomes more available.

Coronavirus At Group Living Facilities

This week the state began providing coronavirus case information at congregate living facilities such as nursing homes and detention centers.

As of Saturday morning, eight staff members and 525 residents at nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities in Maryland have died from the virus, accounting for 46.1 percent of the state's total coronavirus deaths. With 4,707 staff and residents overall testing positive for the virus, these types of congregate living facilities represent 19.2 percent of the state's cases.

In state-run facilities like group homes and prisons, 265 staff, 60 patients and 57 inmates have tested positive for the virus, according to state health officials. No youths have tested positive for the virus in these facilities, authorities reported Saturday morning. One patient has died and two inmates' deaths were also attributed to COVID-19.

Testing Sites Across The State

The Maryland Department of Health and local health departments have opened testing sites at these locations, which require a doctor's order and an appointment:

• Annapolis — Parole Health Center
• Anne Arundel County — Glen Burnie VEIP station
• Baltimore City — Clifton Park
• Baltimore City — Pimlico Race Course
• Baltimore City — Rawlings Conservatory at Druid Hill Park
• Baltimore County — Liberty Family Resource Center in Randallstown
• Baltimore County — Owings Mills VEIP station
• Baltimore County — Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium
• Calvert County — Prince Frederick
• Charles County — Waldorf VEIP Station
• Harford County — Forest Hill VEIP Station
• Montgomery County —Upcounty Regional Services Center in Germantown
• Montgomery County — Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center
• Montgomery County — White Oak VEIP Station
• Prince George's County — PG Health Department's Cheverly Clinic
• Wicomico County — Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium in Salisbury

COVID-19 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, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, 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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