22K Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Howard County Reported

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Howard County has a total of 22,404 positive new COVID-19 cases; 11,510 active cases; and 263 deaths, according to the Howard County Health Department. The state has 545,028 confirmed cases and 10,370 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health.

The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Howard County as of Oct. 11:

• 21043 - 3,087 confirmed cases
• 21044 - 2,974 confirmed cases
• 21045 - 2,890 confirmed cases
• 21075 - 2,786 confirmed cases
• 20723 - 2,768 confirmed cases

The county health department has its own website created to monitor the situation, broken down by new cases per day and other data. Cases also can be tracked via 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 when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.