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1,000+ NEW CASES FOR 13 CONSECUTIVE DAYS

2,000+ NEW CASES TWICE IN THE PAST WEEK

POSITIVITY RATE (PAST MONTH)

POSITIVITY RATE (7-DAY)

CASE RATE PER 100K

CASE RATE PER 100K

4,186 MARYLANDERS 247,000 AMERICANS LOST TO COVID-19

MD HOSPITALIZATIONS

U.S. HOSPITALIZATIONS SOURCE: The Covid Tracking Project

COVID-19 INPATIENTS BY REGION WESTERN NATIONAL CAPITOL BALTIMORE EASTERN SOUTHERN

MARYLAND’S SURGE RESPONSE ● All hospital visitation prohibited until further notice ● Exceptions: compassionate care, guardians of minors, obstetrics, and support for patients with disabilities

GUIDANCE TO HOSPITALS ● Avoid elective procedures likely to require prolonged ventilation, ICU admissions, or skilled nursing care ● Take early and measured steps to prevent additional actions

MARYLAND’S SURGE RESPONSE ● Hospitals at or nearing capacity limits may transfer patients to hospitals that are able to provide necessary care

MARYLAND’S SURGE RESPONSE ● Doubling the number of rapid response teams deployed to nursing homes and hotspots

MARYLAND’S SURGE RESPONSE ● Indoor visitation at nursing homes will generally be limited to compassionate care; all visitors must have proof of a negative COVID test result

MARYLAND’S SURGE RESPONSE ● Mandatory twice-weekly testing for nursing home staff, weekly testing for all residents effective no later than November 20

Effective Friday at 5 PM, dine-in service at bars, restaurants, and other establishments must close at 10 PM.

50% CAPACITY EFFECTIVE FRIDAY AT 5 PM: ● Retail businesses ● Bowling alleys ● Organizations ● Pool halls ● Religious institutions ● Skating rinks ● Personal services ● Fitness centers ● Bingo halls ● Social clubs

Fans will not be permitted at professional or collegiate stadiums or racetracks.

STATEWIDE ORDER: In indoor public areas ● On public transportation ● Outdoors where ● physical distancing is not possible

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COVIDtest.maryland.gov

More important than any public health order is our willingness to take personal responsibility and make necessary sacrifices.

Your family and friends, your neighbors, and your fellow Marylanders are counting on you to stay Maryland Strong.

DR. THOMAS SCALEA PHYSICIAN-IN-CHIEF, SHOCK TRAUMA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER