Maryland’s Average Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Continues to Rise

3/16/21

By Marcus Dieterle, Baltimore Fishbowl

Coronavirus illustration, created at the CDC

The average percentage of Marylanders who have tested positive for COVID-19 over the previous seven-day period has increased or remained the same day-to-day since March 3, state data show.

The seven-day average positive test rate reached 3.85% for the seven-day period ending on Sunday. The average has risen every day since 3.26% on March 3, except for a two-day period when it held steady at 3.73% on March 12 and 13.

Yesterday’s average was 3.95% for Marylanders younger than 35 and 3.78% for Marylanders older than 35.

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