BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Maryland is announcing a major milestone in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
According to state officials, COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped to 97, putting the number of patients hospitalized due to the virus below 100 for the first time.
Data shows 74.8% of Maryland adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
“As we enter the holiday weekend, all of our health metrics are at or near record lows, and we are approaching 75% of adults vaccinated,” said Governor Hogan. “There are still two days left to get vaccinated to be eligible for our $2 million Vax Cash Promotion—including the $400,000 grand prize drawing on July 4th.”
As we enter the holiday weekend, we are approaching 75% of adults vaccinated, and COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland have dropped below 100 for the first time.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) July 2, 2021
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maryland has fully vaccinated 56.1% of its population, which ranks sixth in the nation.
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