As PG County Preps For Phase 2, Coronavirus Cases Near 17,000

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Maryland Department of Health confirmed Thursday morning 187 new cases due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus, in Prince George's County. This brings the overall total of confirmed cases in the county to 16,940.

The Health Department also confirmed six new deaths due to COVID-19 in Prince George's County. The overall total of deaths in the county attributed to the disease stands at 596.

Also on Thursday, Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks confirmed the county would be entering Phase Two of its phased reopening on Monday. Many business in the county would be able to reopen with some restrictions.

In the county's congregant facilities, such as senior living centers and group homes, there have been 929 total positive cases and 2o1 confirmed deaths among residents and 423 confirmed cases and four deaths among staff members in Prince George's County, according to the latest data.

Globally, more than 7.4 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 417,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Thursday morning. In the United States, more than 2 million people have been infected and over 113,000 people have died from COVID-19.

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 13,276 positive infections. However, Montgomery does have more COVID-19-related deaths than Prince George's County with 635 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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