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ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases top 31,000

UPDATE: For the latest local zip code reports, click here.

Original story below…

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Saturday reported that there have now been over 31,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland.

As of Saturday morning, there have been 31,534 COVID-19 cases in Maryland, an increase of 1,049 cases since Friday.

There have been 1,510 related deaths, 5,932 total hospitalizations (1,665 currently hospitalized), 124,494 negative test results, and 2,159 individuals have been released from isolation.

Baltimore County has confirmed 3,737 COVID-19 cases and and 169 deaths while Harford County has confirmed 589 cases and 21 deaths (editor’s note: “probable” deaths are not included in these totals).

Case breakdown by zip code in NottinghamMD.com’s coverage area of northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County:

  • 21040 (Edgewood) – 80 cases
  • 21047 (Fallston) – 15 cases
  • 21057 (Glen Arm) – 0 cases
  • 21085 (Joppa) – 42 cases
  • 21087 (Kingsville) – 11 cases
  • 21128 (Perry Hall) – 26 cases
  • 21156 (Upper Falls) – 0 cases
  • 21162 (White Marsh) – 0 cases
  • 21206 (Overlea) – 260 cases
  • 21220 (Middle River) – 204 cases
  • 21221 (Essex) – 140 cases
  • 21234 (Parkville/Carney) – 292 cases
  • 21236 (Nottingham) – 94 cases
  • 21237 (Rosedale) – 169 cases

On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Larry Hogan announced that some elective medical procedures and low-risk outdoor activities could resume immediately.  The governor has indicated that Phase 1 of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery may begin soon if the curve remains flat as shown below.



In the meantime, state schools will remain closed through the end of the school year, according to MSDE Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon.  Baltimore County Public Schools have already announced that the Class of 2020 will graduate online.  Officials hope to hold an “in-person” celebration as soon as it is safe to do so.

Additional charts and data below…

New Maryland COVID-19 Cases 20200509
Chart via Tyler Fogarty
Maryland COVID-19 Deaths 20200509
Chart via MDH

 

Maryland Hospital Utilization Curve 20200509
Chart via MDH

 

 


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