The rate of people being hospitalized for coronavirus and the number of patients in intensive care are relatively flat, state data show.
Gov. Larry Hogan has said state officials are primarily focusing on those measurements to help determine when Maryland might be able to begin easing restrictions and “reopening” the state. Once those figures have experienced a plateau with no dramatic “spikes” for at least 14 days, the state could begin reopening, Hogan said.
Since April 20, the number of people in intensive care hovered has between 500 and 600. Last Thursday, the state reported 590 people in intensive care units, but the number has started trending downward. There were 568 on Friday, 566 on Saturday, 565 on Sunday and 563 today.
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