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XBB.1.5's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, according to the CDC's latest estimates.
Maryland surpassed 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday as hospitalizations and positivity continue to fade, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 500 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19, the fewest patients the state has seen in six months, according to data released Thursday by the Maryland Department of Health.
A little over 500 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19, the lowest number of hospitalizations the state has seen in nearly four months, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 700 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as the statewide positivity rate has fallen to just over 3.5%, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Just over 700 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as the positivity rate remains below 4%, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 800 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19, and the positivity rate has dropped below 4% for the first time in three months, according to data released Monday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's reported 718 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths, according to data released Sunday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's reported 941 new COVID-19 cases and 31 deaths, according to data released Saturday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's COVID-19 positivity rate has fallen below the 5% mark for the first time in nearly three months, according to data released Friday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 1,000 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 for the first time in roughly two months, according to data released Thursday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Slightly more than 1,000 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as the positivity rate hovers just below 5.5%, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 1,200 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as the statewide positivity rate hovers just above 6%, according to data released Monday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland reported 1,124 new COVID-19 cases Sunday as hospitalizations and the positivity rate continues to decline, according to data released by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland reported 1,627 new COVID-19 Saturday as hospitalizations and the positivity rate continue to decline, according to data released Saturday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen below 1,400 patients and the statewide positivity rate is below 7%, according to data released Friday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen to a little more than 1,500 and the statewide positivity rate has dipped below 8%, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Masks are still required in government buildings in the three counties that lifted the mandates Tuesday.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen below 1,700 and the statewide positivity rate has dipped below 9%, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Slightly more than 1,700 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and the statewide positivity rate has dipped to roughly 9%, according to data released Monday by the Maryland Department of Health.
The fading COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rate in Maryland show progress in the fight against the Omicron variant, Gov. Larry Hogan said.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations and statewide positivity rate continued their descent Thursday in what Gov. Larry Hogan has indicated is a sign of the state's progress against the Omicron variant.
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Maryland added nearly 2,400 new cases of COVID-19 as hospitalizations rose slightly and the statewide positivity rate dipped below 14%, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
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Colder temperatures overnight in Maryland
Cold with chance of Wednesday afternoon snow in Maryland
Cold weather will continue across the area for the next couple of days, with temperatures tonight dipping even lower than last night. Overnight lows will drop into the teens and 20s across the region. High temperatures on Wednesday afternoon will only reach the upper 20s and lower 30s under mostly cloudy skies.
Colder temps filter in tonight. We are tracking the next storm system that will bring snow chances Wed. & Thu.
Arctic air is bringing freezing temperatures to Maryland Tuesday, but less wind will minimally add to the comfort level. A mix of sun and clouds are expected through the afternoon.
Colder temperatures overnight in Maryland
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