Coronavirus update from Gov. Hogan
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday evening that three Montgomery County residents have tested positive for coronavirus. Hogan declared a state of emergency in Maryland.
All three patients contracted the virus while traveling overseas and are in good condition, Hogan said.
“I encourage all Marylanders not to panic, but to take this seriously and to stay informed as we continue to provide updates,” he said.
“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.”
Watch the press conference here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1lPJqVDRWodxb?t=1s.
