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COVID Hospitalizations in MD Highest Since June

November 17th, 2020 by WCBC Radio

COVID-19 related hospitalizations in Maryland are now the highest they've been since mid-summer, with over 2,000 new cases being reported and more than 1,000 people now receiving hospital care.

Another 26 Marylanders have died from coronavirus complications, according to Tuesday's update from the state health department.

The statewide positivity rate went up again, now at 6.85%

As of Tuesday morning, Maryland has experienced two straight weeks of at least 1,000 new cases over a  24-hour period.