Covid-19

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update July 3

July 3, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases increased by 5 to 142, according to the county health department.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 68,961, an increase of 538 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,099 deaths, 13 were in the last 24 hours; another 124 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

The Spy obtains information for this chart between 2 and 3 p.m. Statewide data is updated about 10 a.m. each day; counties may update data throughout the day until 5 p.m. Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

** For Kent County deaths, The Spy reports its own tally based on the number of state-reported deaths within Kent County facilities and the number of non-facility deaths. For Queen Anne’s County deaths, The Spy reports the total deaths listed on the county’s website. There are discrepancies among state and county statistics concerning total deaths and facility deaths.

Key metrics

• There currently are 422 people hospitalized — 279 in acute care and 143 in intensive care.

• The total number of currently hospitalized patients decreased by 19 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the 15,564 test results received on July 2, 5.94% were positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.92%.

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Additional information

• A total of 691,495 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 494,873 total negative test results, including 10,121 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 68,961 cases, 10,973 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 5,023 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Health Officer Warns Pandemic ‘Far From Over’ as Talbot Cases, Positivity Rate Jump

July 2, 2020 by John Griep Leave a Comment

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Talbot County has jumped in the last 12 days, while the county’s positivity rate also has significantly increased.

As of Wednesday, July 1, Talbot County had 133 cases; 20 percent of those in the last 12 days. Meanwhile, the county’s 7-day average positivity rate rose from 0.5% to 3.4%.

Talbot’s health officer says more cases have been linked to social gatherings and warns that local residents relaxing their safety precautions is a major factor in the upticks.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over,” Dr. Fredia Wadley, Talbot County health officer, says. “We need to stop pretending that it is.”

Wadley joins the chorus of health officials warning that relaxed restrictions and increased travel over the July 4th holiday will accelerate an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Until recently, the number of new cases in Talbot County was low in comparison to surrounding counties on the Eastern Shore and other rural counties around the state. But the county’s numbers have surged in the past week, with an additional 21 confirmed cases. The county added 4 more cases today.

“We did not even have a week with that many cases in the first wave that peaked in May,” Wadley says.

Despite the alarming increase, Talbot’s positivity rate remains below Maryland’s average. As of June 30, the state’s seven-day average positivity rate was 4.72%.

While Talbot County’s growing numbers are partially related to increased testing, the rise in cases is also being caused by a return to “business as usual” for many. Adherence to social distancing measures and mask usage have dropped as businesses have reopened.

“We are finding more confirmed cases of COVID-19 related to family reunions, trips to the beach, and other social gatherings,” Dr. Wadley confirms. “But it’s not just where you have been that increases your risk of infection. It’s where everyone within six feet of you has been over the past two weeks — especially if those people were not wearing facial coverings.

“Anyone who has been part of a large group event, visited a crowded beach or boardwalk, had a recent
commercial air flight, participated in multiple smaller but varied social groups over the past two weeks, or has a household member that has done any of these should consider being tested,” she adds.

Corey Pack, Talbot County Council president

Talbot County Council President Corey Pack urges residents to remain vigilant over the holiday weekend and throughout the coming weeks as the virus remains a threat.

“We are asking our citizens to listen to the health experts and take their advice seriously,” he says. “The recommended precautions are fairly simple, but they can save your life or the life of a loved one.”

Maryland’s number of new COVID-19 cases is holding steady, but other states have not been as fortunate. Last week, 29 states and U.S. territories were showing an increase in the number of new cases. Some of those states are concerned about their surge capacity because of the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, a statistic that typically lags behind the increase of new cases.

“Since we have no really effective drugs for COVID-19, the world is praying for an effective vaccine by the first part of 2021,” Wadley says. “Even if we are fortunate and have a vaccine by then, it will take months to vaccinate those willing to be vaccinated. Until then, we only have non-pharmaceutical interventions proven to prevent many cases of COVID-19. Those include social or physical distancing, wearing facial covering, and good hand hygiene.

“We have the testing capability now to test when anyone has symptoms,” Wadley says. “We have the
contact tracing capacity for another surge. We have the surge capacity at our hospital and adequate stores of personal protective equipment. Unfortunately, it appears that we may need all of these if we continue to pretend that the pandemic is over.”

The Talbot County Health Department’s testing site at Easton High School is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Identification confirming Talbot County residency is required. Call 410-819-5632 for an appointment. There is no charge for the testing.

For complete updates on Talbot County’s coronavirus response, visit www.talbotcovid19.org.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update July 2

July 2, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases increased by 2 to 133, according to the county health department.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 68,423, an increase of 505 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,086 deaths, 9 were in the last 24 hours; another 126 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 441 people hospitalized — 292 in acute care and 149 in intensive care.

• The total number of currently hospitalized patients decreased by 20 in the last 24 hours.

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Additional information

• Of the 13,657 test results received on June 30, 4.6% tested positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.76%.

• A total of 675,929 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 484,752 total negative test results, including 10,066 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 68,423 cases, 10,939 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 5,013 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update July 1

July 1, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases increased by 2 to 133, according to the county health department.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 67,918, an increase of 359 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,077 deaths, 15 were in the last 24 hours; another 128 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 461 people hospitalized — 307 in acute care and 154 in intensive care.

• The total number of currently hospitalized patients increased by 9 in the last 24 hours.

• Despite slight increases in hospitalized patients the past two days, the 7-day and 14-day rolling averages for those currently hospitalized continues to decline.

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Additional information

• Of the 9,565 test results received on June 30, 4.61% tested positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.72%.

• A total of 662,266 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 474,686 total negative test results, including 6,390 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 67,918 cases, 10,902 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 5,001 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update June 30

June 30, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases remain at 131, according to the county health department.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 67,559, an increase of 305 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,062 deaths, 14 were in the last 24 hours; another 128 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 452 people hospitalized — 300 in acute care and 152 in intensive care.

• The total number of currently hospitalized patients increased by 5 in the last 24 hours.

• Despite slight increases in hospitalized patients the past two days, the 7-day and 14-day rolling averages for those currently hospitalized continues to decline.

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Additional information

• Of the 8,682 test results received on June 29, 4.71% tested positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.81%.

• A total of 652,701 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 468,296 total negative test results, including 6,237 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 67,559 cases, 10,844 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 4,982 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update June 29

June 29, 2020 by Spy Desk 2 Comments

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases increased by 6 to 131.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 67,254, an increase of 477 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,048 deaths, 6 were in the last 24 hours; another 127 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 447 people hospitalized — 287 in acute care and 160 in intensive care.

• The total number of currently hospitalized patients increased by 1 in the last 24 hours, the first increase since May 27.

• The number of new cases and additional deaths per day also continues to decline or plateau.

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Additional information

• Of the 12,536 patients tested on June 28, 4.74% tested positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.84%.

• A total of 644,026 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 462,059 total negative test results, including 9,363 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 67,254 cases, 10,822 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 4,979 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update June 28

June 28, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases remain at 125.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 66,777, an increase of 327 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,042 deaths, 12 were in the last 24 hours; another 126 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

The Spy updates this chart between 2 and 3 p.m. Statewide data is updated about 10 a.m. each day; counties may update data throughout the day until 5 p.m. Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 446 people hospitalized — 288 in acute care and 158 in intensive care. The total number of hospitalized patients decreased by 32 in the last 24 hours.

• The number of new cases and additional deaths per day also continues to decline.

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Additional information

• Of the 7,564 patients tested on June 27, 5.49% tested positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.89%.

• A total of 631,490 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 452,696 total negative test results, including 5,330 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 66,777 cases, 10,793 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 4,976 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update June 27

June 27, 2020 by Spy Desk 1 Comment

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases increased by 2 to 125.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 66,450, an increase of 335 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,030 deaths, 15 were in the last 24 hours; another 127 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 478 people hospitalized — 297 in acute care and 181 in intensive care. The total number of hospitalized patients decreased by 9 in the last 24 hours.

• The number of new cases and additional deaths per day also continues to decline.

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Additional information

• Of the 10,414 patients tested on June 26, 4.24% tested positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.86%.

• A total of 623,927 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 447,366 total negative test results, including 7,084 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 66,450 cases, 10,751 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 4,935 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update June 26

June 26, 2020 by Spy Desk 1 Comment

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases increased by 9 to 123.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 66,115, an increase of 338 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,015 deaths, 14 were in the last 24 hours; another 127 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• The number of people currently hospitalized dropped below 500 for first time since April 3. Patients in acute care dropped below 300 and patients in intensive care dropped below 200.

• There currently are 487 people hospitalized — 297 in acute care and 190 in intensive care. The total number of hospitalized patients decreased by 24 in the last 24 hours.

• The number of new cases and additional deaths per day also continues to decline.

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Additional information

• Of the 9,914 patients tested on June 25, 4.85% tested positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.92%.

• A total of 613,513 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 440,282 total negative test results, including 7,100 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 66,115 cases, 10,725 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 4,903 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update June 25

June 25, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Talbot County cases increased by 4 to 114.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 65,777, an increase of 440 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,001 deaths, 23 were in the last 24 hours; another 128 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 511 people hospitalized — 302 in acute care and 209 in intensive care. The total number of hospitalized patients decreased by 33 in the last 24 hours.

• The number of new cases and additional deaths per day also continues to decline.

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Additional information

• Of the 11,635 patients tested on June 24, 4.38% tested positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 5.05%.

• A total of 603,597 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 433,182 total negative test results, including 8,062 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 65,777 cases, 10,683 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 4,874 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

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