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MD Coronavirus Cases Increase By More Than 300 In A Day

It's the 10th straight day Maryland has reported over 100 new cases of the virus.

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Hospitalizations increased by six to 152. Of those hospitalized, 102 remain in acute care and 44 remain in the ICU.
Hospitalizations increased by six to 152. Of those hospitalized, 102 remain in acute care and 44 remain in the ICU. (WJZ)

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland reported 303 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning. It’s the tenth straight day the state has reported over 100 new cases.

Doctors say the new cases are fueled by dangerous strains targeting the unvaccinated. While some cities have reinstated mask mandates, none in Maryland are doing so at the moment. During a press conference earlier this month, Gov. Larry Hogan said unvaccinated Marylanders accounted for 100% of covid-related deaths in June, 95% of all new cases and 93% of hospitalizations.

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