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ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 death tolls surpasses 1,000; over 1,400 released from isolation

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here.

Original story below…

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Thursday that there have been over 1,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the state.  In better news, over 1,400 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 92,000 negative test results.

As of Thursday morning, there have been 21,742 COVID-19 cases in Maryland.

There have been 1,047 related deaths, 4,559 total hospitalizations (1,711 currently hospitalized), 92,617 negative test results, and 1,432 individuals have been released from isolation.

Baltimore County has confirmed 2,831 COVID-19 cases and and 110 deaths while Harford County has confirmed 414 cases and 6 deaths (editor’s note: for the sake of accuracy, NottinghamMD.com is not including deaths categorized as “probable”).

Case breakdown by zip code in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County:

  • 21040 (Edgewood) – 61 cases
  • 21047 (Fallston) – 12 cases
  • 21057 (Glen Arm) – 0 cases
  • 21085 (Joppa) – 27 cases
  • 21087 (Kingsville) – 8 cases
  • 21128 (Perry Hall) – 24 cases
  • 21156 (Upper Falls) – 0 cases
  • 21162 (White Marsh) – 0 cases
  • 21206 (Overlea) – 195 cases
  • 21220 (Middle River) – 85 cases
  • 21221 (Essex) – 80 cases
  • 21234 (Parkville/Carney) – 235 cases
  • 21236 (Nottingham) – 71 cases
  • 21237 (Rosedale) – 120 cases

Earlier this week, health officials began releasing data on the number of COVID-19 cases in Maryland nursing homes, which showed that nursing home deaths account for nearly 50 percent of all coronavirus-related deaths in the state.

Last week, Governor Hogan introduced the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery, the state’s proposed guide for reopening.  The governor has not, however, given any indication as to when the state will reopen.  At a Wednesday press conference, Governor Hogan announced that Saturday, May 2 would be designated Healthcare Heroes Day in Maryland. This will coincide with a flyover of the Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds, and buildings across the state, including the State House Dome, Camden Yards, and M&T Bank Stadium, will be lit up blue.

On Tuesday, Governor Hogan announced that $1.6 million in grants would be awarded to companies who have transitioned to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski also announced on Tuesday that the county would award additional grants to small businesses and to artists & musicians who have been affected by the crisis.

For the latest zip code reports, click here.

Additional charts and data can be viewed below.

New Maryland COVID-19 Cases Per Day 20200430
Chart via Tyler Fogarty

 

Daily Rate of Change in Maryland COVID-19 Cases 20200430
Chart via Tyler Fogarty

 

COVID-19 Maryland Deaths Per Day 20200430
Chart via Maryland Department of Health

 

[Featured Photo by Edward Jenner from Pexels]

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