Coronavirus In Montgomery County: Cases Up 32.8% Since Last Week

SILVER SPRING, MD — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Montgomery County increased by 32.8 percent, or by 1,562 cases, since May 1, bringing its total to 6,316.

The county's death toll from the disease now stands at 324, the Maryland Health Department reported on Friday. A day earlier, it was 315. On May 1, it stood at 236.

In recent weeks, state health officials began counting "probable deaths" — or deaths of individuals who likely were infected, but never tested. Previously, deaths were only counted if they tested positive for the disease.

As of Friday morning, there have been 31 "probable deaths" in Montgomery County, according to health officials.

Statewide, 30,485 people have tested positive for the disease. That's an increase of 7,013 cases, or 29.8 percent, since May 1.

The state's death toll is now 1,453, according to the latest figures from the Maryland Department of Health. A day earlier, it stood at 1,401. On May 1, the death toll was 1,098.

There have been 107 "probable deaths" in Maryland, as of Friday.

Compared to all other jurisdictions in the state, Montgomery County has the highest number of deaths, according to health officials. It also has the second highest number of confirmed cases, after Prince George's County, which has 8,901.

Currently, 1,674 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Maryland. Of that total, 571 are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

To date, 121,702 people have tested negative for COVID-19 and 2,041 have been released from isolation.

Confirmed Infections, Deaths By County

A case count by jurisdiction can be found below. Montgomery County is outlined in bright blue.

Note: For the table below, a number with an asterisk represents a "probable death."

Case Count By ZIP Code

These are the ZIP codes with the highest coronavirus case counts in Maryland Friday:

• 1,057 cases — ZIP code 20783 (Prince George's County)
• 654 cases — ZIP code 20906 (Montgomery County)
• 581 cases — ZIP code 20706 (Prince George's County)
• 545 cases — ZIP code 20902 (Montgomery County)
• 520 cases — ZIP code 20904 (Montgomery County)
• 509 cases — ZIP code 20784 (Prince George's County
• 469 cases — ZIP code 20782 (Prince George's County)
• 444 cases — ZIP code 21215 (Baltimore City/Baltimore County)
• 428 cases — ZIP code 21224 (Baltimore City/Baltimore County)
• 411 cases — ZIP code 20785 (Prince George's County)

Case Information For Montgomery County Employees

COVID-19 In Congregate Facility Settings

Note: Data for nursing homes and assisted living facilities is updated every Wednesday. The latest information can be found below. The blue bar represents Montgomery County.

Testing Sites In Montgomery County

Montgomery County's newest COVID-19 testing site is now open at the Upcounty Regional Services Center in Germantown.

Other drive-thru test sites in Montgomery County are located in Wheaton and White Oak.

Here's what you need to know about the facility and testing process:

• It's not an on-demand testing site (appointments are required)
• To determine if you qualify for testing:
  • You must meet coronavirus testing criteria as determined by a licensed health care provider (the provider will fill out an online order for testing through Maryland's CRISP information system)
• Once the form is sent, you'll be given instructions on how to make an appointment online
• Bring your photo ID and appointment number to the testing site

More information about testing can be found here.

COVID-19 Symptoms

Symptoms of the new coronavirus can appear two to 14 days after exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which lists the following as possible indicators of the illness: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.

Health officials say most people with the virus will experience mild symptoms and can recover at home. People should call 911 and seek immediate medical attention if they have trouble breathing, bluish lips or face, new confusion or inability to arouse and/or persistent pain or pressure in the chest.

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