Coronavirus In Maryland: 733 New Cases As Hospitalizations Go Up Slightly

ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Maryland passes 74,000 coronavirus cases as hospitalizations go slightly up compared to Monday morning, officials said Tuesday.

The state reports a total of 74,260 total cases over the span of the pandemic as of July 14.

That's 733 new confirmed infections in the last 24 hours- the highest new cases in a day since early June.  Eight more people have died, numbers show.

Currently, 415 people are hospitalized for the virus, with 118 in ICUs and 297 people in acute care. At this time, 3,202 people have died from the virus in the state.

Maryland has administered 834,408 tests, with 591,809 testing negative. The state positivity rate is at 4.64 percent according to the state's data.

Throughout the pandemic, a total of 11,485 people have ever been hospitalized for COVID-19, with 5,238 released from isolation.

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Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday morning the state is reporting a seven-day positivity rate of 4.64 percent.

"It is absolutely imperative that Marylanders remain cautious and vigilant: wear face coverings, practice physical distancing, and avoid gatherings," he said in a tweet Tuesday.

Here's a breakdown of the cases:

By County

By Age Range and Gender

By Race and Ethnicity

In:
• Maryland