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Governor Hogan: All Maryland public schools closed March 16-27; large public gatherings prohibited

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Thursday afternoon, Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be cancelled, effective immediately. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon also announced that all Maryland public schools would be closed from March 16 through March 27. Schools […]

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Governor Hogan confirms first case of coronavirus community transmission in Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the first case of community transmission of coronavirus in Maryland. The patient, whose case was first announced on Wednesday night, is a Prince George’s County resident who had no known exposure to COVID-19 through travel or an infected individual. Governor Hogan will speak at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the State House to […]

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CCBC cancels classes, games due to coronavirus concerns

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ESSEX, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County has announced several cancellations and postponements due to coronavirus concerns. CCBC announced on Thursday that all classes would be cancelled from March 16 – 22 and would resume remotely via alternative teaching methods starting Monday, March 23, 2020. Online classes will continue to be held as scheduled. CCBC remains open and services are […]

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Baltimore County Coronavirus Press Conference 20200312

Baltimore County COVID-19 Press Conference: Town Hall Meetings Postponed, Coronavirus Hotline Launched [VIDEO]

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UPDATE: All activities at Baltimore County senior centers have been suspended effective immediately. Activities organized by Baltimore County Recreation and Parks have been cancelled.  This article has been updated with other additions as released by Baltimore County officials. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials held a press conference on Thursday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and […]

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Officials respond to first Baltimore County coronavirus case, press conference set for Thursday morning

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TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed Baltimore County’s first positive coronavirus case. The individual is in their 60s and worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, D.C., and is not hospitalized. The individual had limited contacts, and they have been identified and notified. Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County […]

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First case of coronavirus confirmed in Baltimore County

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UPDATE: Baltimore County officials will hold a press conference on Thursday morning. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Wednesday night, Governor Larry Hogan announced three additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland: – A Montgomery County resident in his 20s who recently traveled to Spain, and is not hospitalized. – A Baltimore County resident in his 60s who worked […]

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WHO declares coronavirus a global pandemic

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BALTIMORE, MD—The World Health Organization on Wednesday labeled coronavirus a global pandemic. In the past two weeks, the number of cases of #COVID-19 outside China has increased 13-fold and the number of affected countries has tripled. There are now more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and 4,291 people have died. “In the days and weeks ahead, we expect to […]

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Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools postpones State of the Schools

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TOWSON, MD—Out of an abundance of caution, The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools is postponing the 2020 State of the Schools event at Towson University’s SECU Arena until further notice. It had originally been scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The decision was made in collaboration with Baltimore County Public Schools and Towson University. In the near future, […]

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