Maryland Coronavirus: 2,758 Confirmed Cases, 42 Deaths

MARYLAND — There are 2,758 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Maryland, state health officials reported Friday morning. That's an increase of 427 since the previous day, when there were 327 cases. It breaks Thursday's record for the largest day-to-day increase in positive test results since state health officials began compiling them.

As of Friday, officials say 42 people in Maryland have died from the new coronavirus; 20,932 tests have come back negative; 664 people have ever been hospitalized with the virus; and 159 patients have been released from isolation.

Here's where the confirmed coronavirus cases are as of Friday, April 3, according to the Maryland Department of Health:

Health officials began releasing Friday the number of deaths in each county.

Montgomery and Prince George's counties, which also have the highest number of cases — with 566 and 563, respectively — also have the most deaths attributed to the virus. Both counties have had nine residents die.

The health department also provided a graph showing the confirmed cases over time.

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These are the ages of those with COVID-19 in Maryland, health experts reported Friday:

Three coronavirus testing sites opened this week at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations — in Glen Burnie, Forest Hill and Waldorf — where those who have doctor's orders can be tested for COVID-19. Results may take up to five days, state health officials said.

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