Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Howard County Reaches 18,814

Ellicott City MD

26 April, 2021

2:39 PM

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Howard County has a total of 18,814 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Howard County Health Department, and 238 deaths. The state has 443,814 confirmed cases and 8,483 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health. The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Howard County as of April 26: 21043 - 2,556 confirmed cases21044 - 2,485 confirmed cases21045 - 2,439 confirmed cases21075 - 2,340 confirmed cases20723 - 2,330 confirmed casesThe 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.