(ANNAPOLIS, MD) - Coronavirus cases in Maryland continue to drastically increase.
As of Thursday morning, health officials report an increase of 2,217 positive cases.
Over 5,100 coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded in the state.
On Thursday, Governor Larry Hogan announced new COVID-19 restrictions.
The governor issued an emergency travel order, requiring Marylanders to limit travel to "essential purposes" only.
He also stated, travelers to and from Maryland must get a negative COVID-19 test result or self-quarantine for 10 days.
The gathering limit has also been lowered from 25 people to 10.
5) GATHERING LIMITS. @MDHealthDept has issued a public health advisory which lowers the gathering limit from 25 to 10 and advises Marylanders against all non-essential activities and holiday gatherings with people outside of your immediate household.
— Michael Ricci (@riccimike) December 17, 2020
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