County Coronavirus Website Offers Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths

SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County's coronavirus website now provides more information on the confirmed cases and virus-related deaths in the region.

Officials will update this "County Cases by the Numbers" section twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The positive cases and fatalities are displayed by gender and age range.

"What the data shows is that the largest age group affected up to now has been residents between the ages and 18 and 49 years of age," Dr. Travis Gayles, the county's health officer, said. "The information helps us determine what protective actions residents should be taking and helps everyone understand how COVID-19 is impacting our community."

As of Tuesday morning, Maryland had 1,660 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 247 from a day earlier. Montgomery County continues to have the most cases in Maryland. Now, the state's most populous jurisdiction has 388 cases, an increase of 47 from the day before.

In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, county health officials are reminding residents to:

• Stay at least six feet away from anyone who is not a member of their household
• Avoid group gatherings
• Wash their hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol (if soap and water are not available)
• Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
• Cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue, their sleeve, or their elbow
• Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick