Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Baltimore County At 10,924

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Baltimore County has a total of 10,924 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Baltimore County Health Department, and 505 deaths. The state has 84,876 confirmed cases and 3,315 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health. More than 12,339 people have been hospitalized.

The number of confirmed cases in Baltimore County nursing homes stands at 1,675. The number of death cases in Baltimore County nursing homes is at 223.

The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Baltimore County as of July 27:

• 21222 with 831 cases
• 21228 with 810 cases
• 21234 with 794 cases
• 21117 with 752 cases
• 21207 with 698 cases

The county health department has its own website created to monitor the situation, broken down by new cases per day and other data.

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.