The state has added 656 cases since Wednesday, and for the first time is releasing racial data on cases in Maryland, with the majority of deaths being African Americans and double that of white Marylanders. Coronavirus Latest: Nearly 7K COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Reported In Maryland Of the total cases, African Americans have been hit hardest with a total of 2,064 cases and 55 deaths. African Americans make up almost 43 percent of coronavirus cases where the patient’s race is known in the state and 47 percent of the deaths where race is known. Roughly a third of Maryland’s overall population … Continue reading Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Releases Racial Data On COVID-19 For The First Time As Cases Grow To 6,185 In Maryland, 138 Deaths Reported — CBS Baltimore