BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — For the first time in two months, more than 300 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been added within 24 hours.
More than 200 new cases were reported the day before.
Maryland health officials report 76.4% of residents 18 and over have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Vaccine update: according to official @CDCgov data, Maryland has vaccinated 76% of adults, and ranks 6th in the nation for full vaccination. pic.twitter.com/rttUq5hXlc
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) July 19, 2021
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Currently, 152 patients are hospitalized due to complications from the virus.
Data shows, 6 COVID-related deaths have been added since Wednesday morning.
Maryland’s positivity rate is 1.73%.
