(BALTIMORE, Md) Governor Larry Hogan says hospitalizations are at an all-time high in Maryland due to coronavirus patients.
Sadly, as we anticipated, #COVID19 hospitalizations in Maryland are now at an all-time high. 1,715 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 416 ICU beds are in use. https://t.co/XPHsQL7cr7
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) December 9, 2020
According to the Maryland Department of Health, there are 1,715 people currently hospitalized due to the virus. An increase of 62 patients since Tuesday.
State officials have taken action to mobilize a statewide medical staffing surge and enable hospitals to transfer patients as needed.
The state also reports an increase of 2,692 positive cases have been added since Tuesday morning.
Records show 4,801 people have died from COVID-19 in Maryland. Officials say, 46 deaths have been added in the past 24 hours.
As we await the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, we need to continue washing our hands, wearing our masks, keeping our distance, and avoiding large gatherings. We’ve crushed the curve once, and we will do it again. #MasksOnMaryland
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) December 9, 2020
The governor held a briefing Tuesday to provide an update on the state's COVID-19 plan.
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