Maryland is reporting 3,792 new cases of #COVID19—an all-time high. While we’re also reporting a record volume of tests reported (nearly 56,000), our positivity rate is 8%—its highest since early June. https://twitter.com/MDHealthDept/status/1334878028078272514

Early on, we set an ambitious goal of testing 10% of the population in every jurisdiction, and have worked closely with local partners to rapidly expand our testing infrastructure. All counties are now over 25%. Allegany has now exceeded 50%, and Baltimore City is at 48.3%.

The promise of a vaccine has given us a light at the end of the tunnel, but we still have dark days ahead. We continue to urge Marylanders to take the necessary steps to keep people out of the hospital and save lives: avoid gatherings, wear a mask, get tested, & wash your hands.