Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced new measures from the state to provide businesses COVID-19 relief funding, but there will not be new statewide restrictions at this time.|| Coronavirus updates | Maryland s latest numbers | Where to get tested ||The governor started by reviewing the state s current coronavirus data. It is clear that we are experiencing a post-Thanksgiving surge and that the worst days of the pandemic are still ahead of us, Hogan said.As of Thursday, Maryland had 1,720 coronavirus patients in need of hospital care, which is a new record high since the pandemic started. The state surpassed a previous high of 1,711 reported on April 30.There are 416 people in intensive care, which is the highest level since June 6. The governor said 88% of staffed acute beds are occupied, 87% of ICU beds are occupied and 143 surge beds are currently in use as of Thursday.And Maryland continues to see a rise in new cases. Thursday marks the 10th straight day of more t