Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Baltimore County At 40,428

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — As of Wednesday, Baltimore County has a total of 40,428 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Baltimore County Health Department, and 941 deaths. The state has 292,904 confirmed cases and 5,960 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health. More than 27,711 people have been hospitalized to date.

The number of confirmed cases in Baltimore County nursing homes stands at 4,728. The number of death cases in Baltimore County nursing homes is at 510.

The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Baltimore County as of Jan. 6:

• 21222 with 3,125 cases
• 21234 with 3,049 cases
• 21228 with 2,687 cases
• 21117 with 2,568 cases
• 21221 with 2,431 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.