niman Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of Confirmed Cases: 17 Counties with Confirmed Cases: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Charles, Harford, Montgomery, Prince George's COVID-19 Background COVID-19 is a disease caused by a respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. COVID-19 is a new virus that hasn't caused illness in humans before. Worldwide, COVID-19 has resulted in thousands of infections, causing illness and in some cases death. Cases have spread to countries throughout the world, with more cases reported daily. COVID-19 is thought to be able to spread like the cold or flu through: Coughing and sneezing, which creates respiratory droplets Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands Touching an object or surface with the virus on it Symptoms of COVID-19 include: Fever Coughing Shortness of breath In more severe cases, pneumonia (infection in the lungs) The vast majority of people recover from this infection. Most people will have mild or moderate symptoms. Older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions have a greater risk for more serious illness. COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Older Adults https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/ Edited March 14, 2020 by niman
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