(BALTIMORE, MD) Maryland is reporting the first coronavirus related death of a child under the age of 10.
Data shows four children under the age of 19 have died from the virus.
The Maryland Department of Health is reporting more than 205,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the state.
Currently, more than 1,500 people are hospitalized due to the virus.
Governor Larry Hogan announced some hospitals in Western Maryland are already at capacity with patients seeking treatment for the coronavirus.
As the proportion of #COVID19 cases connected to family gatherings continues to rise, Marylanders should avoid public and private indoor gatherings with people they don't live with and should avoid non-essential travel outside the state.
— Maryland Department of Health (@MDHealthDept) November 25, 2020
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Officials say, more than 4,600 people have died from COVID-19 in Maryland.
Stricter restrictions for restuarants, shops, hospitals and nursing homes went into effect November 20.
Bars, restaurants and businesses serving food and alcohol must close between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., except for carryout and delivery.
Retailers, religious institutions and other spaces have been reduced to 50% capacity.
For a full list of the new restrictions,click here.
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, health officials are urging people not to travel this holiday season.
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Marylanders who see unlawful behavior are encouraged to report it by calling 833-979-2266 or email Prevent.Covid@maryland.gov.
Learn more here about COVID-19
