6 More Coronavirus Deaths In PG County; 4,403 Confirmed Cases

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The Maryland Department of Health confirmed Friday 262 new cases of COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus, in Prince George's County. That brings the overall total to 4,403 confirmed positive cases. Six more people died due to the new coronavirus, bringing the overall total of deaths in the county attributed to the disease to 147.

Prince George's County still has the highest number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus of any county in the state, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health. Second on the list is Montgomery County, with a total of 3,227 positive infections.

Prince George's County has 1,078 hospitalizations due to COVID-19

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The CDC advises doing the following to stop the spread of the virus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If this is not available, use hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Keep 6 feet of space between people.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

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