Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In PG County Near 16,000

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The Maryland Department of Health confirmed Thursday there were 14 new deaths due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus, in Prince George's County. The overall total of deaths in the county attributed to the disease stands at 556.

The Health Department did confirm 202 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince George's County, bringing the overall total number of positive cases in the county to 15,940.

In the county's congregant facilities, such as senior living centers and group homes, there have been 467 total positive cases and five confirmed deaths among staff members and 1,013 confirmed cases and 218 deaths among residents in Prince George's County, according to the latest data.

Globally, more than 6.5 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 387,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Thursday morning. In the United States, more than 1.8 million people have been infected and over 107,000 people have died from COVID-19.

On Friday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will lift coronavirus restrictions will lift coronavirus restrictions on nail salons, retail shops, tattoo parlors, and other non-essential businesses as Maryland enters phase two of reopening. Like in phase one, Hogan is giving local government officials discretion on how and when they will reopen.

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 12,226 positive infections. However, Montgomery does have more COVID-19-related deaths than Prince George's County with 596 deaths as of Thursday morning.

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The Maryland Department of Health is releasing information about the new coronavirus by ZIP Code and the PG Heath Department began reporting that information on its website.

Confirmed Positive Coronavirus Cases by ZIP Code

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.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

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