BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Maryland health officials are reporting 1,840 new coronavirus cases within 24 hours, the most daily cases in months.
Data shows 14 deaths have been added bringing the state’s COVID-related death toll to 8,238.
Currently, 1,249 people are hospitalized due to the virus. An increase of 33 patients since Thursday morning.
The state’s positivity rate is 5.59%.
Maryland is currently in Phase 2B of its vaccination distribution plan.
Governor Larry Hogan announced Friday morning, the state is reporting a record-high 82,068 new vaccinations with 3,274,873 total vaccinations to date.
State officials say, Maryland ranks 13th in the nation for vaccinating its population.
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