Gov. Larry Hogan has announced more than 10,000 Marylanders have died from COVID-19 and that state flags will fly at half-staff in remembrance.

"More than 10,000 lives have now been taken from us by this deadly virus," Hogan said in a statement. "Each of these Marylanders was the most important person in the world to someone, and our prayers are with all the family members and loved ones who are grieving."

As of Thursday, there are 804 Marylanders currently hospitalized, and 1,330 new cases confirmed. The seven-day positivity rate is at 4.46%.

"We have overcome so much over the last 19 months," Hogan said. "Our recovery continues, and more people are getting vaccinated every day. But even while the worst may be behind us, this virus remains a significant threat to the vulnerable."... Read More: WBAL