Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Howard County Reaches 18,508

Ellicott City MD

19 April, 2021

1:50 PM

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Howard County has a total of 18,508 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Howard County Health Department, and 237 deaths. The state has 436,659 confirmed cases and 8,387 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health. The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Howard County as of April 19: 21043 - 2,520 confirmed cases21044 - 2,439 confirmed cases21045 - 2,402 confirmed cases20723 - 2,292 confirmed cases21075 - 2,290 confirmed cases The county health department has its own website created to monitor the situation, broken down by new cases per day and other data. Cases also can be tracked via zip code. 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.