Hogan: COVID-19 health metrics continue trending in positive direction

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan says that Maryland’s key COVID-19 health metrics are continuing to trend in a positive direction, with the statewide positivity rate dropping to a new low of 4.51%.

Hogan says that more than 724,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted statewide. The state’s 7-day average positivity rate is at 4.51%, while the daily positivity rate is at 3.36%.

In addition, hospitalizations have called to 403, with 142 ICU beds currently in use. The state is reporting the lowest number of new casts since March 22nd, with 272 new lab-confirmed cases.

The governor also says that the positivity rate is 58% higher for Marylanders under 35. This positivity rate is 6.06%, compared to the positivity rate for those aged 35 and older, which is 3.83%.