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Gov. Hogan declares state of emergency as 3 Md. patients test positive for coronavirus

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Gov. Hogan: Maryland has first positive cases of coronavirus

 

 

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency as three Montgomery County residents have tested positive for coronavirus.

A Maryland state lab in Baltimore confirmed the first three positive cases of coronavirus in the state. The patients contracted the virus while overseas, and they are in good condition, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday night.

The patients are Montgomery County residents, Hogan said during a news conference. They include a married couple in their 70s and an individual in their 50s.

Vice President Mike Pence and the CDC have been notified about the cases, Hogan said.

Hogan released this statement Thursday night:

“The state’s Public Health Laboratory in Baltimore has confirmed the first three positive cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The patients, who contracted the virus while traveling overseas, are in good condition. We have been actively preparing for this situation over the last several weeks across all levels of government. I encourage all Marylanders not to panic, but to take this seriously and to stay informed as we continue to provide updates.”

Hogan is holding a press conference around 8 p.m. at the Maryland State House.

The Maryland Department of Health advises anyone who has traveled to an area that has confirmed cases of coronavirus, or has come in contact with someone who has contracted the novel virus to take the following steps:

  • Call your doctor or emergency room before you go
  • Tell them about recent travel and close contacts (such as people in your household)
  • Wear a mask, if one is available

The Centers for Disease Control released a step-by-step guide about how households should handle a potential outbreak of coronavirus in their community.

 

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