BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) —Maryland health officials say the state’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3% for the first time since October 2020.
Maryland is reporting more than 5.3 million COVID-19 vaccinations. According to records, 64.8% of adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3% for the first time since last October.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) May 11, 2021
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Data shows, 399 positive cases have been added within 24 hours, one day after the state reported its fewest new cases.
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Eight more coronavirus -related deaths have been reported.
Virus-related hospitalizations remain below 800 and are down 59% from their winter peak.
More than 83,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Marylanders between the ages of 20-29.
More than 77,700 cases have been confirmed in Marylanders ages 30-39.
All Marylanders 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. To schedule an appointment at one of Maryland’s mass vaccination sites, visit https://t.co/82O7moMsDQ or call 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). #GoVAXMaryland pic.twitter.com/fh0q6w87C1
— GoVAX Maryland (@GoVAXMaryland) May 10, 2021