“This battle is going to be much harder, take much longer, and be much worse than almost anyone comprehends. We have never faced anything like this ever before, and I continue to urge the people of our state to stay in place at home and stay safe," Gov. Larry Hogan said in a press release. 

Six of the patients are under the age of 18.

There have been four deaths so far in the state.

NUMBER OF CASES BY COUNTY

Anne Arundel - 41
Baltimore City - 72
Baltimore County - 81
Calvert - 7
Caroline - 1
Carroll - 7
Cecil - 4
Charles - 10
Frederick - 14
Garrett - 3
Harford - 9
Howard - 49
Kent - 1
Montgomery - 164
Prince George's - 101
Queen Anne's - 1
St. Mary's - 4
Somerset - 1
Talbot - 1
Washington - 2
Wicomico - 5
Worcester - 2

CASES BY AGE RANGE AND GENDER

Under 18 : 6
18-64 : 461 
65+ : 113
Female: 282, Male: 298

HOSPITALIZATIONS:

132 ever hospitalized; 23 released from isolation

TIMELINE:

Monday, March 23rd:

Gov. Larry Hogan ordered nonessential businesses to close by 5 p.m. Monday, another step taken to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. The governor also highlighted economic programs aimed at easing the hardships caused by the actions deemed necessary for public health. READ MORE

Baltimore City officials stressed that city officials are adjusting to the continued spread of COVID-19 and new directives from Gov. Larry Hogan. "I need the residents of Baltimore to do their part and really stay home," Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young said Monday in a news conference outside City Hall. READ MORE

Sunday, March 22nd:

Ocean City has closed its beach and boardwalk to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. City leaders made the decision after an emergency meeting Sunday. READ MORE

Saturday, March 21st:

The death toll in Maryland from the coronavirus now stands at three. In a statement Saturday night, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed the death of a woman from Montgomery County. READ MORE

Maryland National Guard units began the activation process Friday under Gov. Larry Hogan's order in response to the state's coronavirus outbreak. READ MORE

Friday, March 20th:

The death toll in Maryland from the coronavirus now stands at two. In a news release Friday night, Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed the death of a Baltimore County man. READ MORE

Maryland is up to 149 confirmed cases of COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan said in a statement Friday. The most recent cases include the first teenager and first infant diagnosed with the virus. None of the three patients under 18 are now hospitalized, Hogan said. READ MORE

Thursday, March 19th:

Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday night the first coronavirus-related death in Maryland. According to Hogan, the man was a Prince George’s County resident in his 60s who had an underlying medical condition. READ MORE

Wednesday, March 18th:

The Treasury Department wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic threatens a body slam to taxpayers and businesses. SEE MORE

The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday as the two nations work to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. SEE MORE 

The White House and CDC released new guidelines on Tuesday to stop the spread of coronavirus. SEE MORE

Tuesday, March 17th:

In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus. SEE MORE

Gov. Larry Hogan is postponing the April 28 primary election until June 2 amid the coronavirus pandemic. The proclamation will not affect the upcoming 7th Congressional District special general election to replace the late Representative Elijah Cummings, though voters will use a vote-by-mail system. READ MORE

The Maryland State Police Superintendent said troopers are prepared to enforce Gov. Hogan’s shutdown orders of restaurants, bars, theaters and more due to coronavirus concerns. READ MORE

Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration is changing hours and canceling some appointments following the latest coronavirus-related announcements by Gov. Larry Hogan. READ MORE

Monday, March 16:

Frederick County has its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus. The resident is a woman in her 30s who did not travel abroad but had contact with people who had been to areas with ongoing community spread of COVID-19. SEE MORE

A second Baltimorean has tested positive for COVID-19, Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young said. The patient is a woman in her 20s. Officials did not say whether or not she is hospitalized. City health officials are investigating her case. SEE MORE

With intent on heading off St. Patrick's Day revelry, Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday expanded the unprecedented steps being taken to stop the spread of COVID-19. Effective 5 p.m. Monday, all bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms will be forced to shut down. Drive-thru, carryout and delivery services will continue. The governor also banned gatherings of more than 50 people in close proximity. The move is in line with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SEE MORE

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don’t get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed. SEE MORE

Howard County officials announced three more people had been diagnosed with the virus, including one man who was already in the hospital on dialysis. SEE MORE

The University of Maryland Medical System announced it is postponing elective surgeries for two weeks starting Wednesday. SEE MORE

Major League Baseball pushed back Opening Day a second time. Oriole Park at Camden Yards and other stadiums across the country won't see action until at least mid-May, with Commissioner Rob Manfred citing the same CDC guidance used by Maryland's governor in banning gatherings of 50 people or more. SEE MORE

In a briefing led by President Donald Trump, officials advised Americans against going to bars or restaurants. To avoid spread of the virus, they said Americans should avoid gatherings larger than 15 people. A top government expert said it could be several months before a return to normalcy. SEE MORE

A second Baltimorean, a woman in her 20s, tested positive for the coronavirus, Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young said. SEE MORE

Frederick County recorded its first case. A woman in her 30s is recovering at home. She caught the disease from someone who had been traveling in an area with community spread, officials said. SEE MORE

Sunday, March 15:

The Howard County Health Department has announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Howard County. SEE MORE

Officials have reported the first confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Talbot County officials announced Sunday night that a patient was hospitalized after coming into contact with a person in another county who had been infected with the virus. SEE MORE

With concerns about the coronavirus outbreak growing, Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones say the 2020 legislative session will adjourn on Wednesday, March 18, nearly one month earlier than expected. SEE MORE

In the effort to further slow the spread of coronavirus, Governor Hogan Sunday announced via emergency order the indefinite closure of all casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities in Maryland to the general public. SEE MORE

Saturday, March 14:

Baltimore Mayor Jack Young announced the city's first confirmed case of coronavirus. SEE MORE

Archbishop William Lori announced Saturday that all public Masses are canceled until further notice, in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. SEE MORE

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has signed an executive order to expand child care access for critical personnel during a state of emergency in response to coronavirus while schools are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. SEE MORE

President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician. SEE MORE

Governor Larry Hogan's office announced Saturday that the state Department of Health has identified 9 new cases of Coronavirus in Maryland. Later in the day, the second case in Harford County was confirmed. SEE MORE

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding Britain and Ireland to its list. SEE MORE Read more at WBAL