PG County Stays In Phase 1 Of Reopening Unlike Most Of MD

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — While most of Maryland will be moving into phase two of Gov. Larry Hogan's phased reopening of the the state, Prince George's County will remain in phase one for the time being.

On Wednesday, Hogan announced he would be lifting 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.

County Executive Angela Alsobrooks confirmed Thursday Prince George's County would remain in phase one.

"After just beginning an incremental phase one this past Monday, Prince George’s is not yet ready to move to phase two," Alsobrooks said, in a post on her official Twitter account. "We will remain in a modified phase one reopening, and we will rely on science and data to determine when it is safe to move to phase two."

After just beginning an incremental phase one this past Monday, Prince George’s is not yet ready to move to phase two. We will remain in a modified phase one reopening, and we will rely on science and data to determine when it is safe to move to phase two. #PGCCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/P1TshL3w8R
— County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (@CEXAlsobrooks) June 4, 2020

Montgomery County is also staying in phase one for the time being.

The Maryland Department of Health confirmed Friday there were 229 new positive cases of COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus, in Prince George's County. This brings the overall total number of positive cases in the county to 16,169.

The Health Department also confirmed seven 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 556.

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 6.6 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 391,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Friday morning. In the United States, more than 1.8 million people have been infected and over 108,000 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 12,243 positive infections. However, Montgomery does have more COVID-19-related deaths than Prince George's County with 606 deaths as of Friday 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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