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ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 400

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here.

Original story below…

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations fell below 400 for the first time in 99 days.

As of Wednesday morning, there have been 70,861 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.61%, a slight increase from Tuesday’s 4.53%.  Baltimore County’s positivity rate now stands at 4.77%, a slight increase from Tuesday’s 4.65%.

There have been 3,149 related deaths and 398 individuals are currently hospitalized…a decrease of 6 patients since Tuesday. There have been 532,247 negative test results.

Baltimore County has confirmed 8,443 COVID-19 cases and and 469 deaths (note: “probable” deaths are not included in the totals below).

Case breakdown by zip code in NottinghamMD.com’s coverage area:

  • 21128 (Perry Hall) – 70 cases
  • 21162 (White Marsh) – 33 cases
  • 21234 (Hillendale/Parkville/Carney) – 640 cases
  • 21236 (Overlea/Fullerton/Nottingham) – 269 cases

Previous zip code reports can be viewed here.



“Maryland has reached the critical milestone of testing 10% of our state’s population,” said Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday. “Our positivity rate is 4.61%, and current total hospitalizations have fallen below 400 for the first time in 99 days.”

View the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery here.

Additional charts and data can be found below.

Maryland COVID-19 Hospitalizations 20200708

Maryland COVID-19 Deaths 20200708


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