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COVID-19 in Maryland | Case rate, positivity rate and hospitalizations continue to decline

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BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Maryland’s coronavirus numbers appear to be trending in the right direction. 

 

As of Thursday morning, 319 positive cases were recorded.

 

Virus-related hospitalizations have decreased by 30 and two COVID-related deaths have been reported since Wednesday morning. 

 

 

At 2.06%, the state is reporting its lowest COVID positivity rate for the third consecutive day. 

 

According to health officials, more than 5.74 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Maryland. 

 

 

Governor Larry Hogan provided an update on COVID-19 Thursday afternoon. 

 

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Baltimore native, Micarie Kemp has always been passionate about working in the media.