Skip to main content

A first in 187 days — no coronavirus deaths in Maryland

Every day you hear about someone dying of coronavirus, but in Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday that no new deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours.

“Today, for the first time since March 28, the State of Maryland is reporting zero new coronavirus deaths,” Hogan said in a news release.

“This encouraging milestone is a tribute to the incredibly heroic efforts of our doctors, nurses, and health care workers on the front lines, and the courage and perseverance Marylanders have demonstrated in response to this unprecedented challenge.”

Maryland currently has 125,510 confirmed COVID-19 cases and has seen nearly 4,000 COVID-19-related deaths or deaths that were likely connected to the virus.

Maryland

Number of confirmed cases: 125,510 (+785)

COVID-19-related and probable deaths: 3,949 (=)
Currently hospitalized: 331 (-3)
Recoveries: 7,568 (+32)
Total number of tests: 2,629,898 (+23,985)

 

The news comes as D.C. reports one new death and Virginia reports 20.

WTOP is keeping track of coronavirus results for Maryland, D.C. and Virginia.


More Coronavirus News

Looking for more information? D.C., Maryland and Virginia are each releasing more data every day. Visit their official sites here: Virginia | Maryland | D.C.

Md. vaccine policy ‘will be led by science’: New law decouples guidance from federal agencies

As of July 1, Maryland will determine which vaccines should be administered, severing its reliance on federal agencies, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Vax Act, signed Tuesday by Gov. Wes Moore, authorizes Maryland's health secretary to set recommendations for immunizations, screenings and preventive services. It also requires insurance companies to cover vaccines endorsed by the state.
Read Next Story