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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Majority Of WJZ Staff Working Remotely, But Commitment To Community Remains

  16-03-2020 23:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As WJZ strives to bring you the most accurate, up-to-date information about the coronavirus pandemic as well as other news in the Baltimore area, we’ve had to make a few changes to the way we do things to ensure the safety of our staff.
  Business is anything but usual; the usual buzz on Television Hill is significantly lessened as nearly two-thirds of WJZ’s staff works remotely.
  A view from the WJZ assignment desk of the newsroom. Reporters and photographers, a
  
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• Two Killed In Monday Shootings In Baltimore

  16-03-2020 23:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were killed in separate shootings in Baltimore Monday, police said.
  The first shooting happened around 12:20 p.m. in the 600 block of McCabe Avenue in north Baltimore.
  When officers arrived, they found he had been shot in the head and the torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Around three hours later, police were called to the 400 block of South Lehigh Street in southeast Baltimore for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a woman sufferin
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Small Businesses In Maryland Get Creative To Keep Doors Open

  16-03-2020 22:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Many businesses- particularly small businesses- are getting creative to connect with customers virtually or from a safe distance.
  Local stores and restaurants have seen a significant decrease in customers coming into their stores.
  But they said they are trying to make it easier than ever for people to shop local and also protect themselves from exposure to the virus.
  Victoria Clausen from Floral Fetes said there are still plenty of ways to brighten someone’s day.
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• Ravens give ERFA tender to RB Gus Edwards - Ravens Wire

  16-03-2020 22:29
  
  Ravens give ERFA tender to RB Gus Edwards  Ravens Wire
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Release G James Hurst

  16-03-2020 22:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hours after announcing they were trading Hayden Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons for two draft picks, the Baltimore Ravens made another change to their roster, releasing guard James Hurst.
  The team made the announcement on Twitter Monday afternoon.
  Baltimore Ravens Trade Hayden Hurst To Atlanta Falcons For Draft PicksWe have released G James Hurst. pic.twitter.com/B2ovfET7Iq
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 16, 2020The six-foot-five, 310-pound Hurst, 28, has spent mor
  
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• Man Shot, Killed In North Baltimore Shooting

  16-03-2020 22:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in north Baltimore on Monday.
  The man was shot in the head, officers responded to the 600 block of McCabe Avenue for a shooting.
  When they got there they found he had been shot in the head and the torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Homicide detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2100 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Md. Students To Get 3 Meals Daily, School Closures May Be Extended

  16-03-2020 21:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officials are looking at the possibility of closing schools past the original two-week period, state officials said Monday, and are working to make sure students are still getting fed despite school closures.
  “We are actively looking at the modeling that shows where this virus is going, so we’ll be making some decisions about that,” said State Superintendent of Maryland Schools Karen Salmon.
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• Baltimore Restaurants Cope With Indefinite Closures - Baltimore magazine

  16-03-2020 21:44
  
  Baltimore Restaurants Cope With Indefinite Closures  Baltimore magazine
  
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• Second case of coronavirus in Baltimore confirmed - Baltimore Brew

  16-03-2020 21:42
  
  Second case of coronavirus in Baltimore confirmed  Baltimore Brew
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: General Assembly Ending Session Early, First Time Since Civil War

  16-03-2020 21:33
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — With the number of cases of the coronavirus in Maryland growing, lawmakers at the State House are ending their session more than two weeks early.
  It’s the first time since the Civil War lawmakers have cut a session short. In doing so, the fate of a number of bills is uncertain.
  “I have four bills up in their air right now,” said Del. Robin Grammer (R-Baltimore County). “They may be dead. We may be able to save them. We’ll see.”
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• Tickets for street sweeping, 48-hour parking violations suspended in Baltimore until further notice - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2020 21:13
  Tickets for street sweeping, 48-hour parking violations suspended in Baltimore until further notice  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Baltimore City - Fox Baltimore

  16-03-2020 21:12
  Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Baltimore City  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Second Positive Case In Baltimore City, Woman In Her 20s

  16-03-2020 21:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A second case has been confirmed in Baltimore City.
  The case is a woman in her 20s.
   
  
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• Police Searching For Missing 12-Year-Old Malik Harris

  16-03-2020 21:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old who was last seen on East Pratt Street in Baltimore.
  Malik Darryl Harris is five-foot-two and weighs 120 pounds, Baltimore County Police said. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and gray Tommy Hilfiger sweatpants.#MISSING Malik Darryl Harris (12), 5'2", 120 lbs, last seen wearing black jacket, gray Tommy Hilfiger sweatpants. May frequent Essex and Balto. City areas. Last seen on E. Pratt Street in Baltimore City. Call 91
  
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• Columbia Man Charged With Assault, Sex Offense Involving Teen

  16-03-2020 20:58
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — A Columbia man is arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a 14-year-old girl at Hammond High School.
  Colby Christopher Johnson, 20, of Early April Way, is charged with second-degree assault, fourth-degree sex offense and disturbing school operations.
  Police responded to the school on March 12 just after 4:30 p.m. for a report that an unknown man had entered the school, approached a female student and grabbed her and tried to kiss her before fleeing.
  The victim
  
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• ‘It’s Really Horrible’ | Baltimore MTA Passengers Concerned By Bus Driver’s Weekend Shooting

  16-03-2020 20:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are still searching for the person who pulled the trigger during an argument with a bus driver on a city bus Saturday night, leaving the driver seriously injured.
  The argument happened along Washington Boulevard around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. Baltimore Police Detective Donny Moses said a passenger got into an argument with the bus driver and wanted to get off the bus. The driver let him off at the next stop.
  “And he let them off, at that point the suspect ran ar
  
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• Coronavirus Update: MLB Pushes Orioles 2020 Season Back In Accordance With New CDC Coronavirus Guidelines

  16-03-2020 20:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Orioles fans hoping the season would be able to begin in just a few weeks are likely to be waiting longer than that.
  Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred released a statement Monday saying that the 2020 season, already delayed at least two weeks, would be pushed further back due to new guidelines on gatherings from the CDC amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  The release stated that the commissioner had a conference call with all 30 MLB teams and it was agre
  
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• Coronavirus Update: MLB Pushes 2020 Season Back In Accordance With New CDC Coronavirus Guidelines

  16-03-2020 20:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Orioles fans hoping the season would be able to begin in just a few weeks are likely to be waiting longer than that.
  Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred released a statement Monday saying that the 2020 season, already delayed at least two weeks, would be pushed further back due to new guidelines on gatherings from the CDC amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  The release stated that the commissioner had a conference call with all 30 MLB teams and it was agre
  
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• St. Patrick’s Day Irish Recipes To Prepare While Stuck At Home Due To Coronavirus

  16-03-2020 20:09
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — This St. Patrick’s Day will be unlike any we’ve seen before here in America. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause bars, restaurants and social gatherings to close down many will be on the lookout for alternative ways to celebrate.
  One way to maintain social distancing while celebrating St. Paddy’s is to prepare this tasty number from Chef Jim Donahue of the Fitzpatrick Hotel in New York City.
  Check out the videos above for more step-by-st
  
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• How ‘Regular School’ Parents Can Homeschool Their Kids

  16-03-2020 20:01
  
  (CNN) — School closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak mean millions of parents and guardians who have grown accustomed to sending their children to traditional schools are now faced with the task of educating them at home.
  The coronavirus has turned caregivers around the world into homeschoolers.
  This transition is daunting. It’s unfamiliar. And it’s also critically important to ameliorate the disruptions the virus has caused in education for the year.
  CNN spoke with several par
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Trade Hayden Hurst To Atlanta Falcons For Draft Picks

  16-03-2020 20:00
  
  (WJZ)- The NFL’s new league year is rapidly approaching and the Baltimore Ravens have wasted no time in making moves to improve their roster for next season. On Monday, they traded tight end Hayden Hurst and a 4th round pick to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2nd and 5th round pick in the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft.Trade terms.
  Atlanta gets: Tight end Hayden Hurst and Ravens’ 2020 4th-round pick.
  Baltimore gets: Falcons’ 2020 2nd-round pick and Falcons 2020 5th-round pick.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Lifebridge Health Adjusts Visiting Hours At Hospitals

  16-03-2020 19:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lifebridge Health is adjusting its visiting hours at hospitals to keep visitors, staff and patients safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
  Visitors can only see patients from noon to 7 p.m. These changes affect Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital and Grace Medical Center.Visitors must also comply with the following:All visitors must check in at a visitor information desk.
  No visitors under age 18 are allowed, unless they are the parent of a child in the ho
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: UMMS, LifeBridge Health Postpone Elective Surgeries

  16-03-2020 19:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All elective, non-emergent procedures through the University of Maryland Medical System are postponed beginning Wednesday, March 18 until April 1, as part of their COVID-19 response.
  The University of Maryland Medical System/University of Maryland Baltimore, in coordination with the Johns Hopkins Health System is postponing the procedures to give additional capacity for UMMS hospitals to treat patients with the greatest need.
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• Coronavirus Latest: UMMS, LifeBridge Health, Johns Hopkins Postpone Elective Surgeries

  16-03-2020 19:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All elective, non-emergent procedures through the University of Maryland Medical System are postponed beginning Wednesday, March 18 until April 1, as part of their COVID-19 response.
  The University of Maryland Medical System/University of Maryland Baltimore, in coordination with the Johns Hopkins Health System is postponing the procedures to give additional capacity for UMMS hospitals to treat patients with the greatest need.
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• Coronavirus Latest: UMMS Elective Surgeries Postponed Until April 1

  16-03-2020 19:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All elective, non-emergent procedures through the University of Maryland Medical System are postponed beginning Wednesday, March 18 until April 1, as part of their COVID-19 response.
  The University of Maryland Medical System/University of Maryland Baltimore, in coordination with the Johns Hopkins Health System is postponing the procedures to give additional capacity for UMMS hospitals to treat patients with the greatest need.
  “Consistent with our priority to protect
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Howard County Closes Malls, Movie Theaters After 3 More Cases Reported

  16-03-2020 19:25
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County officials, following orders from the governor and after reporting three more positive coronavirus cases, are closing malls, movie theaters and several county-owned facilities.
  Howard County officials report four total coronavirus cases in the county. There are 42 cases statewide and more than 100 cases in the DMV. Virginia also reported its first coronavirus-related death.
  The county is also under a state of emergency.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Cases Grow To 43

  16-03-2020 19:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are now 43 positive cases of coronavirus in Maryland, according to the state health department Monday.
  Over the weekend, Baltimore city, Howard and Talbot counties reported their first cases of coronavirus.
  Howard County reported three more cases Monday. Prince George’s County also announced an additional case Monday. Baltimore City also reported a second case Monday.
  Frederick County also reported its first case Monday.
  According to the health officials, here
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Frederick County Confirms Its First Case

  16-03-2020 19:04
  
  FREDERICK, MD. (WJZ) — Frederick County has its first positive coronavirus case in the county, it announced Monday.
  The patient is a woman in her 30s who did not travel abroad but had contact with people who recently traveled to areas where there was ongoing community transmission of COVID-19, officials said.
  She is recovering at home and didn’t need to be hospitalized.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Resource For Maryland Businesses

  16-03-2020 18:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The state is taking steps to give employers and workers resources on how to prepare their workplace, take sick leave or deal with temporary layoffs, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.
  The CDC says you can prepare your workplace by:Promote frequent and thorough hand washing, providing workers, customers, and worksite visitors with a place to wash their hands. If soap and running water aren’t immediately available, give an alcohol-based hand rubs contain
  
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• Maryland Weather: Spring Arrives Friday And It’ll Be Sunny & 81

  16-03-2020 18:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As many Maryland hunker down as coronavirus cases continue to rise across the state, there’s some good news — warmer weather is almost here.
  The first day of spring is Friday and the forecast will be sunny at 81.So whether you’re taking a run or walk around the park — keeping a safe distance from others, or just want to open your windows to let some fresh air in, Friday will be the day.
  It might also be nice to let the kids outside to play, too.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Cases Grow To 42

  16-03-2020 18:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are now 42 positive cases of coronavirus in Maryland, according to the state health department Monday.
  Over the weekend, Baltimore city, Howard and Talbot counties reported their first cases of coronavirus.
  Howard County reported three more cases Monday. Prince George’s County also announced an additional case Monday.
  Frederick County also reported its first case Monday.
  According to the health officials, here’s the breakdown of the cases:Anne Arundel &n
  
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• CDC director ‘not shy about his Catholic faith,’ says Baltimore pastor - Crux: Covering all things Catholic

  16-03-2020 18:48
  
  CDC director ‘not shy about his Catholic faith,’ says Baltimore pastor  Crux: Covering all things Catholic
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: City Suspends Street Sweeping ‘Indefinitely’ - CBS Baltimore

  16-03-2020 18:34
  
  Coronavirus Latest: City Suspends Street Sweeping ‘Indefinitely’  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Updates: Prince George’s Hospital Working On Drive-By Testing Site

  16-03-2020 18:27
  
  PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s Hospital is working to set up drive-by testing sites for possible coronavirus cases, the county announced Monday.
  The hospital systems in the regions are working to figure out the best way to do the drive-by sites but there is no certainty on when that will be happening.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Man Arrested For Arundel Mills Robbery In Hanover

  16-03-2020 18:04
  
  HANOVER, MD. (WJZ) — Police have arrested a man who allegedly robbed a woman at Arundel Mills in Hanover earlier in March.
  A woman claimed she was walking toward her vehicle on March 9 when someone approached her, displayed a knife and said something she didn’t understand- then took her purse and ran away.
  On March 12, detectives were called to the area of Arundel Mills Circle for a suspicious vehicle that fit the description of the vehicle used in the robbery.
  The driver was arreste
  
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• Coronavirus Update: Gov. Hogan Prohibits Evictions, Service Shutoffs During State Of Emergency

  16-03-2020 17:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced a slew of measures to keep Marylanders afloat as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the state.
  The governor has prohibited any evictions from taking place during this time, a key move for those who may have issues paying bills as more businesses shut down amid the pandemic.
  “We should continue to expect the number of cases to dramatically rise. We have never faced anything like this before.” Gov. Hogan said.
  He also sai
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Md. Students To Get 3 Meals Daily, As School Closures May Extend

  16-03-2020 16:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officials are looking at the possibility of closing schools past the original two week date, state officials said Monday- and are working to make sure students are still getting fed despite school closures.
  “We are actively looking at the modeling that shows where this virus is going, so we’ll be making some decisions about that.” said Karen B. Salmon, State Superintendent of Maryland Schools.
  The reason she closed schools for two weeks was to give them
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Maryland Students Can Get 3 Meals A Day During School Closures

  16-03-2020 16:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officials are looking at the possibility of closing schools past the original two week date, state officials said Monday.
  “We are actively looking at the modeling that shows where this virus is going, so we’ll be making some decisions about that.” said Karen B. Salmon, State Superintendent of Maryland Schools.
  The reason she closed schools for two weeks was to give them some time to reassess the situation as more cases pop up.
  They applied for a waiver f
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Gov. Larry Hogan Closes Bars, Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Gyms Around Maryland

  16-03-2020 16:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan ordered all bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms to close while Maryland tries to slow the spread of coronavirus in the state.
  Hogan said the establishments must be closed by 5 p.m. Monday. Some drive-thrus can remain open, and carry-out and food delivery service will still be available. Grocery stores and pharmacies will also remain open.
  Maryland reported 37 positive coronavirus cases Monday, and more than 100 cases across the DC region.
  Hogan ref
  
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• Sen. Mary Washington Suspends Baltimore Mayoral Campaign

  16-03-2020 16:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Sen. Mary Washington has suspended her Baltimore mayoral campaign.
  Washington cited the need to devote her time to the people of the 43rd district in the middle of a public health crisis as her reason to suspend her campaign
  “The extraordinary events of the past several weeks have drastically changed our way of life in Baltimore and across the nation. During this unprecedented time, I am deeply committed, first and foremost, to standing by the people
  
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• Baltimore Coronavirus Case Was Community Transmission: Officials - Baltimore, MD Patch

  16-03-2020 15:52
  
  Baltimore Coronavirus Case Was Community Transmission: Officials  Baltimore, MD Patch
  
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• Man Dies In Crash On Eastern Boulevard Sunday Night - CBS Baltimore

  16-03-2020 15:33
  
  Man Dies In Crash On Eastern Boulevard Sunday Night  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Amid coronavirus concerns, malls in Harford, Baltimore counties remain open for now - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  16-03-2020 15:22
  Amid coronavirus concerns, malls in Harford, Baltimore counties remain open for now  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Amid coronavirus concerns, malls in Harford, Baltimore counties remain open for now - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2020 15:22
  Amid coronavirus concerns, malls in Harford, Baltimore counties remain open for now  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Man Dies In Crash On Eastern Boulevard Sunday Night

  16-03-2020 15:20
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are investigating a crash that killed one driver on Eastern Boulevard later Sunday night.
  A Dodge Journey was making a left turn across traffic after leaving a parking lot in the 2800 block of Eastern Boulevard around 8:25 p.m., when it pulled out, striking the driver side door of an Acura Integra driving east on Eastern Boulevard.
  The driver and the passenger in the Dodge were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injurie
  
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• The latest closures and efforts in Baltimore County to prohibit spread of COVID-19 - avenuenews.com

  16-03-2020 15:17
  The latest closures and efforts in Baltimore County to prohibit spread of COVID-19  avenuenews.com
  
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• Police Search For Missing 12-Year-Old Baltimore Boy Amontay Sikes - CBS Baltimore

  16-03-2020 15:17
  
  Police Search For Missing 12-Year-Old Baltimore Boy Amontay Sikes  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Cases Grow To 37

  16-03-2020 15:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are now 37 positive cases of coronavirus in Maryland, according to the state health department Monday.Maryland #coronavirus case count now at 37 @wjz
  — Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) March 16, 2020Over the weekend, Baltimore city, Howard and Talbot counties reported their first cases of coronavirus.
  According to the health department, here’s the breakdown of the cases:Anne Arundel – 1
  Baltimore City – 1
  Baltimore County – 4
  Carroll -1
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• Police Search For Missing 12-Year-Old Baltimore Boy Amontay Sikes

  16-03-2020 14:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are looking for a missing 12-year-old boy.
  Amontay Sikes was reported missing around noon on Sunday, March 15 from the 2900 block of Ruscombe Lane.
  Amontay Sikes
  He is 4’8” tall, weighs 100 lbs. and was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, white t-shirt, black jeans and black Nike boots.
  If you see him, please contact the Missing Persons Unit at (443) 984-7385 or dial 911.
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: NIH-Funded Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Vaccine Begins Monday

  16-03-2020 14:30
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — A clinical trial begins Monday in Seattle, Washington to evaluate a vaccine designed to protect against the new coronavirus.
  The National Institute of Health in Washington D.C. is funding the trial.
  The first participant in the trial will receive the experimental vaccine Monday.
  Public health officials said it will take a year to 18-months to see if the vaccine works and make it available to the public.
  For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health
  
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