Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Howard County Reaches 16,150

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Howard County has a total of 16,150 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Howard County Health Department, and 223 deaths. The state has 388,035 confirmed cases and 7,781 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health. More than 35,709 people have been hospitalized to date.

The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Howard County as of March 8:

• 21043 - 2,179 confirmed cases
• 21045 - 2,105 confirmed cases
• 21044 - 2,092 confirmed cases
• 20723 - 2,051 confirmed cases
• 21075 - 2,008 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.