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MD Passes 100K Coronavirus Cases; 3500 Deaths; 1M Negative Tests

Maryland has passed multiple milestones in the coronavirus battle, officials reported Sunday morning.

Maryland highway signs encourage the use of face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Maryland highway signs encourage the use of face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Elizabeth Janney/Patch)

MARYLAND — Maryland has reported more than 100,000 confirmed cases and 3,500 deaths from the coronavirus, officials said Sunday, Aug. 16. At the same time, the state has also seen more than 1 million negative test results.

There are 100,212 confirmed cases of the virus in Maryland, an increase of 519 in the past 24 hours, officials said Sunday.

The first cases of coronavirus in Maryland were reported March 5 from travelers who went on a Nile River cruise and returned to Montgomery County. This prompted Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency.

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Months later, Montgomery County leads the state in coronavirus deaths, with 771 residents who have died from the virus as of Sunday, according to authorities.

Prince George's County has the most confirmed coronavirus cases of any Maryland jurisdiction — with 24,654, officials said Sunday.

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In addition, Prince George's County is No. 29 in the nation as far as number of coronavirus cases by jurisdiction, according to Johns Hopkins data.

Here are the cases by jurisdiction in Maryland as of Sunday, Aug. 16:

Courtesy of Maryland Department of Health.

With the addition of three virus-related deaths in the past day, the Maryland Department of Health reported Sunday that 3,502 Marylanders have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

It has been exactly five months since Maryland's first deaths from COVID-19 were reported.

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There are more than 3.2 million cases of the virus in the United States, Johns Hopkins reported Sunday morning.

Coronavirus In Maryland

Courtesy of Maryland Department of Health.
Courtesy of Maryland Department of Health.

Symptoms Of Coronavirus

Contracting the coronavirus can result in mild to severe illness. Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart or lung disease, are the most at risk of complications from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To prevent getting the virus, authorities advise staying away from those who are sick; keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and others; washing hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol; cleaning and disinfecting surfaces; and wearing a cloth face covering when around others.

These symptoms of coronavirus can appear two to 14 days after exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Those who have trouble breathing, feel persistent pain or pressure in the chest, experience new confusion, have the inability to wake or stay awake or have bluish lips or face should get medical attention immediately, federal health officials say.

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Age And Gender

Courtesy of Maryland Department of Health.

Maryland Coronavirus Cases By Race And Ethnicity

Courtesy of Maryland Department of Health.

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