Maryland: Covid-19 Cases - 112,119 cases; 3,655 confirmed + 144 probable = 3,799 deaths

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Source: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/one-p...yland/31303928


Latest coronavirus case contracted during out-of-state travel, officials say
WBAL Updated: 9:50 PM EDT Mar 9, 2020

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. —

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said a resident has tested positive for the COVID-19, novel coronavirus, making it the first case in the county and the sixth case overall in Maryland.

According to Alsobrooks, who took to Twitter Monday night: "Prince George’s County has been notified that one of our residents tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We will hold a press conference tomorrow morning to update the community."
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The patient is a woman in her 50s who has had no contact with schoolchildren and is currently self-quarantined at home and in good condition.

Gov. Larry Hogan said the woman contracted the virus during out-of-state travel, making it the first case in the state in which international travel wasn't involved...

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Two more cases of coronavirus in Maryland, officials say

Blair Young

Gov. Larry Hogan announced Sunday that state officials have identified two additional positive cases of the novel coronavirus in the state of Maryland. The state now has five total confirmed cases, and 62 negative tests for COVID-19.

The two new positive cases are a woman, a Harford County resident in her 80s who contracted the virus while traveling overseas and is currently hospitalized and a man, a Montgomery County resident in his 60s who contracted the virus while traveling overseas and was briefly hospitalized.
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https://www.wbaltv.com/article/two-more-cases-of-coronavirus-in-maryland-officials-say-gov-larry-hogan/31274467

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Low-Risk Exposure of COVID-19 Reported at The Village at Rockville

March 7, 2020

The Village at Rockville—A National Lutheran Community was notified by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) late this afternoon that a Maryland resident who tested positive for coronavirus attended a public event at The Village at Rockville on Friday, February 28 from noon to 6 p.m. Earlier reports incorrectly indicated the event was on Saturday, February 29.

The MDH has expressed that the risk of potential exposure during this event was low. However, taking the best practice in precaution, The Village at Rockville is working closely with the MDH to follow their recommended procedures for monitoring conditions of residents and team members who attended the event through March 14, 2020. There are no residents or team members at The Village at Rockville who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus nor are any exhibiting symptoms of the virus.

“Our primary focus is to maintain our highest level of well-being for our residents and team members,” said Kyle Hrebren, executive director at The Village Rockville. “We will remain diligent in taking the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of our community and the greater Rockville community.” Prior to this notification, according to Karen Sroka, director of clinical services for NLCS, The Village at Rockville has been diligently educating residents and staff members weekly and following both the CDC and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommendations.

As this event also included guests from the greater community, the MDH also requested that those guests contact their health care provider or the Maryland Emergency Agency Call Center at 410-517-3720. These individuals will also continue to be monitored for symptoms through March 14.

“The MDH has confirmed that those who attended the event do not need to be self-quarantined unless symptoms of a fever, cough or a respiratory illness occur,” Hreben said. Additionally, the MDH has also confirmed that those who did not attend the event do not need to self-monitor.”

In an abundance of caution, The Village at Rockville has postponed all gathering and public events until March 14. Additionally, visiting hours will be restricted hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

https://www.thevillageatrockville.org/news/?news_item_id=1126

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Maryland needs to clarify the date. The Health department has published Feb, 28th. March 6, 2020
Media Contact:
Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536
Charlie Gischlar, Deputy Director, Media Relations, 410-767-6491

Maryland Department of Health reports potential COVID-19 exposure risk at The Village at Rockville

Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has determined that a person confirmed to have Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, attended a gathering at The Village at Rockville on February 28, 2020. The time period of risk of exposure is from noon to 6 p.m. Those who attended the event may be at some risk for acquiring COVID-19.

MDH recommends that members of the public who attended this event monitor themselves for symptoms of a respiratory infection including fever, cold-like symptoms, cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath until March 13, 2020.

Until then, persons who attended this event should check their temperature twice a day and notify their health care provider and local health department if their temperature is greater than 100.4 or they develop a respiratory illness. They should remain at home until they receive instructions about next steps from their health care provider or local health department.

Members of the public who have questions about this information are encouraged to call the Maryland Emergency Management Agency call center at 410-517-3720. The call center is available until midnight tonight and from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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The Maryland Department of Health is dedicated to protecting and improving the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management and community engagement.

Follow us on Twitter @MDHealthDept and at Facebook.com/MDHealthDept.

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Marylanders if Sat Feb 29th you went to Village at Rockville & attended an event between 12pm-6 pm you should per the State immediately contact your doctor. Please view the press conference linked below for further details. These cases relate to interaction with Bucks County closures, it appears the Texas cases and an Egyptian Cruise are also related. The 3 Maryland positive cases are not community spread. 7 tests were returned negative today including the 3 children who visited Westchester. 8 cases are still pending.

https://www.pscp.tv/LarryHogan/1lPJqVDdqNmxb?t=32s

This is a confirmed #COVID-19 exposure. Individuals who visited during this time period should monitor themselves for symptoms & contact 410-517-3720 with questions.

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Source: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/3...ernor/2232627/

3 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland: Governor
By Matthew Stabley • Published 40 mins ago • Updated 23 mins ago

Maryland's public health laboratory in Baltimore confirmed the first three cases of COVID-19 in the state, Gov. Larry Hogan said.

The patients caught the virus while traveling overseas, the governor said in a news release...