Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Howard County Reaches 16,557

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Howard County has a total of 16,557 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Howard County Health Department, and 223 deaths. The state has 394,058 confirmed cases and 7,873 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health. More than 36,235 people have been hospitalized to date.

The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Howard County as of March 15:

• 21043 - 2,232 confirmed cases
• 21045 - 2,166 confirmed cases
• 21044 - 2,137 confirmed cases
• 20723 - 2,097 confirmed cases
• 21075 - 2,052 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.