21043 Zip Code Has Highest COVID Case Level In HoCo: Dec. 6

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Howard County has reached a total of 24,023 positive new COVID-19 cases; 11,851 active cases; and 272 deaths, according to the Howard County Health Department, an increase of 274 cases from last Tuesday. The state has 592,679 confirmed cases and 11,022 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health.

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

• 21043 - 3,298 confirmed cases
• 21044 - 3,165 confirmed cases
• 21045 - 3,095 confirmed cases
• 21075 - 2,989 confirmed cases
• 20723 - 2,920 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.

The CDC advises taking several measures to help stop the spread of the virus, including the following:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
• Stay 6 feet away from others.
• Clean and disinfect.
• Monitor your health daily.