Coronavirus In Towson: Cases By ZIP Code, Testing Sites

TOWSON, MD — There are 87 cases of the new coronavirus in Towson in the 21204 ZIP code, according to data released Thursday. To protect the privacy of those who have tested positive for the virus, Baltimore County is not reporting on ZIP codes with fewer than seven cases, which is the case for neighboring areas like 21239 (Northwood), 21210 (Roland Park) and 21057 (Glen Arm).

Testing remains limited in Maryland, where the Maryland Department of Health says: "Generally, only patients who exhibit symptoms and are at high risk require a test."

Overall, Baltimore County has 4,290 confirmed cases and 207 deaths, with another 16 deaths believed to be related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

Officials say 35,903 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus and 1,748 have died from COVID-19 in Maryland. An additional 118 have COVID-19 listed as a cause of death on their death certificates with test results pending.

These are the ZIP codes around Towson and their coronavirus case counts, according to the Baltimore County Department of Heath as of Thursday, May 14:

• 282 cases— Parkville, ZIP code 21234
• 219 cases — Pikesville, ZIP code 21208
• 212 cases — Rosedale, ZIP code 21237
• 100 cases — Lutherville, ZIP code 21093
• 87 cases — Towson, ZIP code 21204
• 57 cases — Loch Raven, ZIP code 21286
• 51 cases — Mount Washington, ZIP code 21209
• 15 cases — Govans, ZIP code 21212

The ZIP codes with the most confirmed cases of the virus in Baltimore County are 21228 (Catonsville) with 405 cases and 21133 (Randallstown) with 326 cases, according to May 13 data.

For the latest breakdown by ZIP code, see the Baltimore County COVID-19 dashboard.

Where To Get Tested For Coronavirus

These symptoms of the coronavirus can appear two to 14 days after exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.

Health officials say most people with the virus will experience mild symptoms and can recover at home.

These providers are offering coronavirus testing near Towson:

• MedStar Towson Urgent Care, 6317 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212
• Internal Medicine/Specialists at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Russell Morgan Building, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21239

Providers are testing based on CDC testing guidance and their own clinical judgment.

The Baltimore County Health Department is overseeing four coronavirus testing sites, for which a doctor's order and an appointment are required:

• Dundalk walk-up — Dundalk Health Center, 7700 Dunmanway, Baltimore, MD 21222
• Owings Mills drive-thru — Owings Mills VEIP station, 11510 Cronridge Dr., Owings Mills, MD 21117
• Randallstown walk-up — Liberty Family Resource Center, 3525 Resource Dr., Randallstown, MD 21133
• Timonium drive-thru — Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD 21093

Those who do not have a health care provider can call the Baltimore County COVID-19 Hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 410-887-3816.

People should call 911 and seek immediate medical attention if they have trouble breathing, bluish lips or face, new confusion or inability to arouse and/or persistent pain or pressure in the chest.

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