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ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland hospitalization curve remains flat as COVID-19 cases top 32,000

UPDATE: For the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code report, click here.

Original story below…

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Sunday reported that there have now been over 32,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland.

As of Sunday morning, there have been 32,587 COVID-19 cases in Maryland, an increase of 1,053 cases since Saturday.

There have been 1,538 related deaths, 5,955 total hospitalizations (1,640 currently hospitalized), 127,344 negative test results, and 2,293 individuals have been released from isolation.

Of Maryland’s 1538 deaths, 792 (or 51%) have been in congregate facility settings (nursing homes).

Baltimore County has confirmed 3,862 COVID-19 cases and and 175 deaths while Harford County has confirmed 605 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) – 83 cases
  • 21047 (Fallston) – 18 cases
  • 21057 (Glen Arm) – 0 cases
  • 21085 (Joppa) – 43 cases
  • 21087 (Kingsville) – 11 cases
  • 21128 (Perry Hall) – 27 cases
  • 21156 (Upper Falls) – 0 cases
  • 21162 (White Marsh) – 0 cases
  • 21206 (Overlea) – 268 cases
  • 21220 (Middle River) – 209 cases
  • 21221 (Essex) – 143 cases
  • 21234 (Parkville/Carney) – 304 cases
  • 21236 (Nottingham) – 97 cases
  • 21237 (Rosedale) – 193 cases

Governor Larry Hogan last week indicated that Phase 1 of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery may begin soon if the hospital utilization curve continues to remain flat, as shown in the additional charts below.



Meanwhile, three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, will self-quarantine after possible exposure to COVID-19, administration officials said on Saturday.

Additional charts and data below…

New Maryland COVID-19 Cases 20200510
Chart via Tyler Fogarty

 

Maryland COVID-19 Hospital Utilization Curve 20200510
Chart via MDH

 

Maryland COVID-19 Deaths 20200510
Chart via MDH

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