MDH Sat. morning data: Hospitalizations are UP. ICU beds are FLAT. The state’s calculation of positivity rate is DOWN.

▪ Confirmed Cases: 99,693 (+818)
▪ Deaths: 3,499 (+4)
▪ Hospitalizations: 460 (+3)
▪ ICU: 107 (+0)
▪ Positivity Rate: 3.43% (-0.2)
POSITIVE TRENDS: Today’s 4 newly reported deaths equals its lowest number in 40 days.

While up today, hospitalizations are down 22% from its recent swell of 592 on Aug. 1. ICU beds remain at the lowest use since March, per state health department.
The state’s calculation of positivity rate is at a low of 3.43%. Johns Hopkins’ calculation of Maryland’s positivity rate has fallen back below 5%, as well. https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/individual-states
In past week, MDH reports 17 more confirmed COVID deaths of Prince George’s Co. residents (745).

A plurality of deaths (no changes to %s in past week), per MD health dept.,…
▪️by age: 80+ (46%)
▪️by race: White (42%)
▪️by gender: Male (51%)
▪️by county: Montgomery (22%)
21234 (Parkville/Carney) added 19 cases this morning, the most of Maryland’s top ZIP Codes. 21215 (NW Baltimore City) added 17 cases.
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/ 
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