73,169 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 1,721​ Deaths In Baltimore County Reported

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Baltimore County has a total of 72,236 positive new coronavirus cases and 1,721 deaths, according to the Baltimore County Health Department. The state has 528,764 confirmed cases and 10,166 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health.

The number of confirmed cases in Baltimore County nursing homes stands at 2,691. The number of death cases in Baltimore County nursing homes is at 258.

The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Baltimore County as of Sept. 27:

• 21234 with 5,488 cases
• 21222 with 5,190 cases
• 21228 with 4,440 cases
• 21117 with 4,362 cases
• 21207 with 4,117 cases

The county health department has its own website created to monitor the situation, broken down by new cases per day and other data.

The CDC advises doing the following to stop the spread of the virus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If this is not available, use hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Keep 6 feet of space between people.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.