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• Mercy Medical Center Receives Emergency Approval To Construct New Hospital Floor Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  18-03-2020 23:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore announced Wednesday that it has received emergency approval to construct a new hospital floor in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  Mercy Medical Center said it sought and received an Emergency Certificate of Need approval from the Maryland Health Care Commission to construct a new 32-bed acute care unit on the 17th floor of the hospital’s main inpatient facility.
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• Coronavirus In Maryland | Here’s How Animal Shelters Are Handling Adoptions, Caring For Four-Legged Friends

  18-03-2020 23:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s important not to forget about animals during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The coronavirus pandemic isn’t just impacting humans but also our four-legged friends at animal shelters across the state of Maryland.
  Adoptions are down, and many animals need foster homes and to be cared for throughout this difficult time.
  Bubba was the first dog taken home under the Maryland SPCA’s new adoption policies during the coronavirus outbreak.
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• Coronavirus In Maryland | Here’s How Animal Shelters Are Handling Adoptions, Caring For Dogs, Cats

  18-03-2020 23:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s important not to forget about animals during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The coronavirus pandemic isn’t just impacting humans but also our four-legged friends at animal shelters across the state of Maryland.
  Adoptions are down, and many animals need foster homes and to be cared for throughout this difficult time.
  Bubba was the first dog taken home under the Maryland SPCA’s new adoption policies during the coronavirus outbreak.
  “Here in our
  
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• Baltimore area stores, including Giant, Target and Whole Foods, offer exclusive hours for coronavirus-vulnerab - Baltimore Sun

  18-03-2020 23:35
  Baltimore area stores, including Giant, Target and Whole Foods, offer exclusive hours for coronavirus-vulnerab  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Harford County Couple Helps Woman Pay For Groceries During Coronavirus Pandemic

  18-03-2020 23:32
  
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Across Maryland and the nation, the coronavirus pandemic is causing long lines and empty shelves at stores, but there are those with hearts full of compassion who are ready to help.
  It was a busy Monday afternoon at an Aldi grocery store in Aberdeen.
  “The line was all the way down the aisle,” Dana Morgan, of Belcamp, said.
  Many people in the community have been scrambling to get the essentials needed to self-quarantine at home during the nationwide coronav
  
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• Saval Foodservice Donates Food To Restaurant Workers Hit Hard By Coronavirus

  18-03-2020 23:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Empty bar stools and tables are not what you would expect to see at a sports bar in the middle of March, but with March Madness canceled and Gov. Hogan ordering all bars and restaurants to close, it’s a reality at once-thriving establishments across Maryland.
  ”It’s depressing,” said Lauren Murphy, the general manager of Stained Glass Pub in Elkridge. “It’s a gut check to realize that your family’s business has gone from thriving t
  
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• Maryland Comptroller’s Officer Suspends Enforcement Of Craft Alcohol Carryout Purchase Limits

  18-03-2020 23:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday that his office is temporarily suspending its enforcement of limits imposed on customers purchasing beer and distilled spirits amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Franchot said the decision was made in an effort to help Maryland’s craft alcohol manufacturers keep their businesses afloat.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Marilyn Mosby Dropping Charges For Drug Possession, Prostitution, Other Minor Crimes To Help Prevent COVID-19 Spread In Jails

  18-03-2020 23:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby ordered her staff Wednesday to drop all pending charges against people arrested for certain non-violent crimes.
  Some of those crimes include drug possession, prostitution, trespassing, minor traffic offenses, urinating in public and other non-violent crimes.
  Mosby said the decision is to prevent the spread of coronavirus behind bars.
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• Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Orders Staff To Drop Charges For Certain Non-Violent Crimes

  18-03-2020 23:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby ordered her staff Wednesday to drop all pending charges against people arrested for certain non-violent crimes.
  Some of those crimes include drug possession, prostitution, trespassing, minor traffic offenses, urinating in public and other non-violent crimes.
  Mosby said the decision is to prevent the spread of coronavirus behind bars.
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• Former Baltimore Co. police officer dies after being hit by tree limb in Manchester - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  18-03-2020 22:52
  Former Baltimore Co. police officer dies after being hit by tree limb in Manchester  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Restaurants In Baltimore Area With Curbside Pick-Up, Delivery Options

  18-03-2020 22:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As restaurants around the Baltimore area are closing their dining rooms to comply with Maryland Gov. Hogan’s “social distancing” executive order, many businesses are offering curbside pick-up, carry-out and even delivery options.
  If you have a restaurant to add to this map, please contact WJZ’s Newsroom. Include the restaurant’s procedures for ordering, a direct web link and a phone number.
  Here’s a list of some offering this service.&n
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Restaurants In Baltimore Area With Curbside Pick-Up, Delivery Options

  18-03-2020 22:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As restaurants around the Baltimore area are closing their dining rooms to comply with Maryland Gov. Hogan’s “social distancing” executive order, many businesses are offering curbside pick-up, carry-out and even delivery options.
  If you have a restaurant to add to this map, please contact WJZ’s Newsroom. Include the restaurant’s procedures for ordering, a direct web link and a phone number.
  Here’s a list of some offering this service.&n
  
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• ‘It’s Very Difficult To Fathom’ | Maryland Colleges, Universities Move To Online Learning For Rest Of Semester Due To Coronavirus

  18-03-2020 22:35
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Colleges and universities across Maryland remain on break, and some will not return to face-to-face instruction this term amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Morgan State University will transition to online-only classes Monday. The university even postponed its spring commencement ceremony.
  “It’s very difficult to fathom that right now,” Dr. Kevin Banks, Morgan State Vice President of Student Affairs, said.
  Banks laid out how students will be learning o
  
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• Firefighters Battle House Fire In Catonsville

  18-03-2020 22:08
  
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Firefighters battled a house fire in Catonsville Wednesday evening.
  The fire was on Bitternut Court. The Baltimore County Fire Department said the home was fully engulfed in flames.#bcofd DWELLING FIRE Bitternut Ct. #catonsville// FD on location with dwelling fully engulfed in fire// no injuries reported at this time. DT1615^TF
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) March 18, 2020No injuries have been reported.
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• Firefighters Battling House Fire In Catonsville

  18-03-2020 22:05
  
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Firefighters are battling a house fire in Catonsville Wednesday evening.
  The fire is on Bitternut Court. The Baltimore County Fire Department said the home is fully engulfed in fire.#bcofd DWELLING FIRE Bitternut Ct. #catonsville// FD on location with dwelling fully engulfed in fire// no injuries reported at this time. DT1615^TF
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) March 18, 2020No injuries have been reported.
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• Coronavirus Baltimore City neighborhood creates COVID-19 quarantine response team Dave Detling 4:26 PM, Mar - wmar2news.com

  18-03-2020 21:26
  
  Coronavirus Baltimore City neighborhood creates COVID-19 quarantine response team Dave Detling 4:26 PM, Mar  wmar2news.com
  
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• WATCH: Baltimore Orioles, Superfan Mo Gaba Wish Trey Mancini Happy Birthday - CBS Baltimore

  18-03-2020 21:17
  
  WATCH: Baltimore Orioles, Superfan Mo Gaba Wish Trey Mancini Happy Birthday  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus In Baltimore: Northwest Hospital Healthcare Provider, Sinai Patient Test Positive For COVID-19 - CBS Baltimore

  18-03-2020 21:06
  
  Coronavirus In Baltimore: Northwest Hospital Healthcare Provider, Sinai Patient Test Positive For COVID-19  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Scam: Police Warn Against False Virus Inspection Claims

  18-03-2020 21:02
  
  BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Police in Bowie are investigating reports that a man wearing an orange vest and blue surgical mask approached people at two homes claiming to be inspecting for the new coronavirus.
  Bowie police said in a statement that the man left the first house after he wasn’t allowed in, and actually entered the second home before the resident confronted him. Police said the man left when he heard a dog barking.
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• WATCH: Baltimore Orioles, Superfan Mo Gaba Wish Trey Mancini Happy Birthday

  18-03-2020 21:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini has had a rough go of things in the last few weeks. The 28-year-old had to have surgery to remove a malignant tumor found last week. The surgery was successful and Mancini thanked fans for their outpouring of support.
  But, all of that, combined with the current suspension of the MLB season is likely not what Mancini was hoping for when his birthday rolled around today. So, to further support Mancini and show him love, the team put
  
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• People Put Christmas Lights Back Up As A Sign Of Hope Amid Coronavirus Fears

  18-03-2020 20:54
  
  (CBS Local) — With so many people isolated inside their homes, some residents are putting their Christmas lights back up as a sign of hope amid coronavirus fears.
  The nation seems to be embracing a call on the internet to get those twinkling, colorful lights back out on display to lift spirits during these dark times, according to CNN and House Beautiful.
  Lane Grindle, a broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, posted a callout on Twitter over the weekend.
  “What if we all put our Chris
  
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• Pandemic lessons from Baltimore’s reaction to the 1918 ‘Spanish flu’ | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  18-03-2020 20:44
  Pandemic lessons from Baltimore’s reaction to the 1918 ‘Spanish flu’ | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Ravens Sign Punter Sam Koch To Two-Year Extension

  18-03-2020 20:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens announced Wednesday that the team has signed punter Sam Koch to a two-year extension.
  The 37-year-old veteran is entering his 16th season in the NFL.We have signed P @Sam_Koch4 to a two-year extension.Congrats, Sam pic.twitter.com/tjxy8lMenw
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 18, 2020Koch was named Second-Team All-Pro in 2015, and made the Pro Bowl.
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• Johns Hopkins’ Nursing, Medical Graduate Schools Among Best In Country, New Rankings Show

  18-03-2020 20:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A number of graduate programs at Johns Hopkins University have been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
  Johns Hopkins’ medical school was ranked second for research and primary care behind Harvard while its nursing master’s program was named the best in the country.
  The university said its engineering school was also ranked number 17 in the county, its education school came in at number 15 and its public affairs programs came in
  
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• Baltimore’s next leaders need to address city’s race gap | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  18-03-2020 20:20
  Baltimore’s next leaders need to address city’s race gap | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• LIST: Dollar General, Target, Giant Offer Special Shopping Hours For Elderly, Immune-Compromised In Maryland

  18-03-2020 20:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you are elderly or immune-compromised several Maryland stores are offering special hours for you to get your shopping done.
  Dollar General
  Dollar General said in a statement it’s “strongly urging” customers to reserve the first hour stores are open for senior citizens. Most stores open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. in Maryland.
  Giant
  Effective Friday, March 20, Giant Food stores in Maryland, Delaware, DC and Virginia will officer dedicated s
  
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• LIST: Dollar General, Target, Giant Offer Special Shopping Hours For Elderly, Immune-Compromised

  18-03-2020 20:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you are elderly or immune-compromised several Maryland stores are offering special hours for you to get your shopping done.
  Dollar General
  Dollar General said in a statement it’s “strongly urging” customers to reserve the first hour stores are open for senior citizens. Most stores open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. in Maryland.
  Giant
  Effective Friday, March 20, Giant Food stores in Maryland, Delaware, DC and Virginia will officer dedicated s
  
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• Woman Finds Special Way To Share Engagement News With Quarantined Grandfather

  18-03-2020 20:14
  
  LAKE WACCAMAW, N.C. (CBS Local) — With so many older Americans on lockdown in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, all kinds of people are finding safe ways to stay connected with society’s most vulnerable citizens during the coronavirus crisis.
  A North Carolina woman who got engaged over the weekend refused let anything get in the way of her sharing the special news with her grandfather, who lives at Premier Living and Rehab Center in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina.
  “I
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers Convene For Last Day Of Shortened Session, Approve Coronavirus Bill

  18-03-2020 20:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Maryland General Assembly to cut its session short by more than two weeks.
  The 2020 sessions will end Wednesday with a budget being passes, record-setting education funding and money to fight the coronavirus pandemic in Maryland.Lawmakers passed the most important legislation of all, a nearly $48 billion operating budget.
  “We are working as quickly as possible to make sure we get the budget done,” Senator Bill
  
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• Showtime Announces Programming Changes Due To Coronavirus

  18-03-2020 19:52
  
  (CBS Local)– On Wednesday, Showtime announced the following changes to its programming schedule due to production and post-production being suspended by the outbreak of coronavirus.
  “Black Monday,” starring Don Cheadle, Regina Hall, and Paul Scheer, will shift from premiering two episodes to one episode per week beginning Sunday, March 22 through Sunday, April 12. The series is in its next season on Showtime.
  The premieres of two docu-series, “Outcry” and &ldqu
  
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• ‘Until We See You Again’ | Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip At Mount Airy Inn On Day Maryland Restaurants Closed Due To Coronavirus

  18-03-2020 19:26
  
  MOUNT AIRY, Md. (WJZ) — A generous customer left a sizeable tip for servers at the Mount Airy Inn Monday as that restaurant and others across Maryland prepared to close their doors due to the coronavirus.
  A regular customer at the Mount Airy Inn in Mount Airy, Maryland, left a $1,000 tip for servers at the restaurant Monday as businesses across the state shut down due to the coronavirus. Credit: Jesse Windsor
  Jesse Windsor, who works at the restaurant, said the staff was getting ready to c
  
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• Baltimore officials condemn continuing gun violence as city grapples with coronavirus - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  18-03-2020 19:26
  Baltimore officials condemn continuing gun violence as city grapples with coronavirus  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Baltimore is now in a state of emergency. Here's what has changed. - Baltimore Business Journal

  18-03-2020 19:11
  Baltimore is now in a state of emergency. Here's what has changed.  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Baltimore State’s Attorney Mosby to stop prosecuting drug possession, prostitution, other crimes amid coronavi - Baltimore Sun

  18-03-2020 19:08
  Baltimore State’s Attorney Mosby to stop prosecuting drug possession, prostitution, other crimes amid coronavi  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Officer Confronts Man With Rifle Who Shot 7 In Madison Park, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  18-03-2020 18:54
  
  Baltimore Officer Confronts Man With Rifle Who Shot 7 In Madison Park, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus In Baltimore: Northwest Hospital Healthcare Provider, Sinai Patient Test Positive For COVID-19

  18-03-2020 18:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A health care worker at Northwest Hospital and a patient at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore have tested positive for the coronavirus, LifeBridge Health said Wednesday afternoon.
  The worker is now being quarantined at home, the health system said. Other people who came into contact with them are being notified.New: Lifebridge Health says a provider at Northwest Hospital and a patient at Sinai Hospital have tested positive for #coronavirus @wjz #Breaking pic.twitter.com/n5FR8ph
  
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• National Aquarium Rescue Seal Amelia Bedelia Released Into Atlantic Ocean

  18-03-2020 18:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Though the National Aquarium is closed to the public to keep the spread of the new coronavirus, a rehabilitated rescue seal was still able to get back into the wild this week!
  Part of the aquarium’s Animal Rescue team traveled to to Assateague State Park on March 17 to release the seal, Amelia Bedelia, back into the Atlantic Ocean.
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• Police Searching For Silver Honda Possibly Linked To Baltimore Mass Shooting Tuesday Night; Suspect Had Rifle

  18-03-2020 18:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are looking for a silver Honda possibly linked to a mass shooting in Baltimore Tuesday night. Seven people were shot in the Madison Park neighborhood of the city just before 6:30 p.m.
  Commissioner Michael Harrison said the city has seen an uptick in violent crimes since Friday, including the mass shooting Tuesday night.
  Five people were transported to area hospitals via medics and two took private cars to the hospitals for treatment. All seven are in serious but st
  
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• Baltimore Declares Coronavirus State Of Emergency; Mayor Urges End To Violence To Free Up Hospital Beds - CBS Baltimore

  18-03-2020 18:06
  
  Baltimore Declares Coronavirus State Of Emergency; Mayor Urges End To Violence To Free Up Hospital Beds  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Cruise Ship Passengers In SC Not Screened For Coronavirus-Like Symptoms

  18-03-2020 17:41
  
  CHARLESTON, S.C. (CBS Local) — More than 2,000 passengers who returned to Charleston, South Carolina, Monday morning after what for now will be the final cruise to the Bahamas were apparently not screened for a fever before leaving the ship.
  This, after Carnival Cruise Line said on Sunday that passengers would be screened, CBS affiliate WCSC reported.
  “We walked right off the boat,” one passenger said.
  Carnival now says after consulting with authorities, passengers and crew did
  
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• Police Searching For Silver Honda Possibly Involved In Police-Involved Mass Shooting Tuesday Night

  18-03-2020 17:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young urged residents to put down their guns and heed orders to stay home after multiple people were shot Tuesday night amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
  Young said hospital beds are needed to treat positive COVID-19 patients and not for senseless violence.
  “I want to reiterate how completely unacceptable the level of violence is that we have seen recently,” Young said. “We will not stand for mass shootings and an increase in crime.&r
  
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Missing 72-Year-Old Patricia McDonald-El

  18-03-2020 17:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are searching for a missing vulnerable adult.
  Patricia McDonald-El, 72, was last seen in the 4100 block of Roland Avenue.
  Police said she suffers from dementia and schizophrenia. She’s five-foot-eight and weighs 180 pounds.Anyone who sees her should call police at 443-984-7385.
  
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• Police: At least 5 wounded in Baltimore street shooting - WTOP

  18-03-2020 17:14
  
  Police: At least 5 wounded in Baltimore street shooting  WTOP
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore City Schools Set Up Free Pop-Up Grocery Stores

  18-03-2020 17:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore schools are setting up multiple pop-up shops Wednesday afternoon to give away free groceries.
  Two pop-up shops will be open at Edmonson Village Shopping Center and Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School.
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• Coronavirus Latest: At Least 85 Positive Cases In Maryland

  18-03-2020 17:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are now more than 80 cases of the new coronavirus in Maryland, according to the state as of Wednesday morning.
  Within that total, there are at least five cases in Baltimore, 10 in Baltimore County and eight in Howard County.
  Cases by County:Anne Arundel- 4
  Baltimore City- 5
  Baltimore County- 10
  Carroll- 1
  Charles- 2
  Frederick- 1
  Harford- 3
  Howard- 8
  Montgomery- 31
  Prince George’s- 20
  Talbot- 1The state said that the majority of cases are patients between 18 an
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: ACLU Files Complaint Against Baltimore Immigration Judge Denying Hearing, Trial Postponements

  18-03-2020 16:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The ACLU has filed an administrative complaint against a Baltimore immigration judge who they said is denying immigration lawyers’ the postponement of hearings or trial dates amid the COVID-19 pandemic.#BreakingNews We filed an administrative complaint against a Baltimore immigration judge who is denying immigration lawyers’ to postpone hearings or trial dates. All government officials should follow the guidelines to curb the spread of #COVID19. https://t.co/1
  
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• Stuck At Home? Museums, Aquariums, Zoos Offer Virtual Tours During Coronavirus Outbreak

  18-03-2020 16:48
  
  (CBS Local) — If you’re trying to balance working from home and keeping your children entertained, there’s plenty of fun — and often times educational — ways to stay busy.
  While the kids have assignments from school, they will need some breaks and other activities while the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.
  Luckily, many museums and cultural institutions around the world are inspiring people to stay curious and occupied by offering free virtual tours, ex
  
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• ‘We Need Those Beds’ | Baltimore Mayor Urges People To Put Down Guns After Violence Continues During COVID-19 Pandemic

  18-03-2020 16:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore mayor Jack Young urged residents to put down their guns and heed orders to stay home after multiple people were shot Tuesday night amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
  Young said hospital beds are needed to treat positive COVID-19 patients and not for senseless violence. Seven people were shot Tuesday night and other crimes were reported this week as Baltimore reported its fifth positive coronavirus case Wednesday.
  “I want to reiterate how completely unaccepta
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Begs Residents To Stop Shooting Each Other So Hospital Beds Can Be Used For Coronavirus Patients

  18-03-2020 16:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young urged residents to put down their guns and heed orders to stay home after multiple people were shot Tuesday night amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
  Young said hospital beds are needed to treat positive COVID-19 patients and not for senseless violence. Seven people were shot Tuesday night in the Madison Park neighborhood, as Baltimore reported its fifth positive coronavirus case Wednesday.
  “I want to reiterate how completely unacceptable the
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Begs Residents To Stop Shooting Each Other So Hospital Beds Can Be Use For Coronavirus Patients

  18-03-2020 16:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young urged residents to put down their guns and heed orders to stay home after multiple people were shot Tuesday night amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
  Young said hospital beds are needed to treat positive COVID-19 patients and not for senseless violence. Seven people were shot Tuesday night in the Madison Park neighborhood, as Baltimore reported its fifth positive coronavirus case Wednesday.
  “I want to reiterate how completely unacceptable the
  
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