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COVID-19 in Maryland: 121 new cases added, positivity rate remains under 1%

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BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — The Maryland Department of Health reports 121 new coronavirus cases have been added since Wednesday morning. 

 

Officials say the state’s positivity rate remains at 0.95%. 

 

COVID-related hospitalizations are still declining with 227 patients currently hospitalized due to complications. 

 

According to the coronavirus dashboard, eight more virus-related deaths have been reported within 24 hours.

 

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On Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan announced half of Marylanders are now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. 

 

 

To get vaccinated—and be eligible for the Maryland’s $2 million Vax Cash Promotion—visit covidvax.maryland.gov,

 

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