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• Researchers In Gaithersburg Making Progress On COVID-19 Vaccine

  25-03-2020 23:50
  
  GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WJZ) — As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow both in Maryland and around the world, the race is on to find a vaccine.
  At Novavax lab in Montgomery County, researches said they are seeing some positive results after just a few weeks of trial.
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• O’s Pitcher Branden Kline Front Squats His Dog Zoey With Gyms Closed Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

  25-03-2020 23:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With gyms closed across Maryland due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some people are getting creative with their workouts, including Orioles pitcher Branden Kline.
  Kline posted a video on Twitter from inside his garage where he is doing front squats with his dog Zoey on board to serve as the weight.
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• O’s Pitcher Branden Kline Front Squats His Dog Zoey While Gyms Are Closed Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

  25-03-2020 23:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With gyms closed across Maryland due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some people are getting creative with their workouts, including Orioles pitcher Branden Kline.
  Kline posted a video on Twitter from inside his garage where he is doing front squats with his dog Zoey on board to serve as the weight.
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• Baltimore City has 53 coronavirus cases - Fox Baltimore

  25-03-2020 23:33
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• Man Charged With Arson After House Fire At Chesapeake Beach Home

  25-03-2020 23:19
  
  CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. (WJZ) — A Calvert County man has been charged with arson for allegedly setting a house on fire.
  41-year-old Mark Eckenrode is facing arson and destruction of property charges.
  Investigators say Eckenrode started the fire in the basement bedroom of a home in Chesapeake Beach.
  Police say he was arrested Tuesday while trying to hide from officers in Prince George’s County.
  
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• Coronavirus Postponement: 2020 Tony Awards Officially Pushed Back

  25-03-2020 23:07
  
  The 2020 Tony Awards have officially been postponed due to COVID-19, Tony Awards Productions announced earlier today. Originally scheduled for Sunday, June 7th at 8PM ET, there has not been word on when the make up date will. See below to read the official statement put out by Tony Awards Productions.
  “The 74th Annual Tony Awards, scheduled to air live on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, June 7th from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, will be postponed and rescheduled at a later
  
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• Local Doctor: Pregnant Woman Shouldn’t Fear Delivering Baby At Hospital Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  25-03-2020 23:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Due to the fears of contracting COVID-19, some pregnant women are opting for home births instead of delivering their babies in hospitals.
  New mom Daniella Krieger Bedros had her baby at Sinai Hospital on Tuesday night, and for pregnant women who are worried about having their baby at a hospital right now, both Daniella and her doctor say, don’t be.
  She said she understands the concerns other pregnant mothers are having.
  “If you’re watching the news you t
  
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• Coronavirus Resources: UMMC Blood Drive AT UMB Fills All Slots But Don’t Worry, There’s Another Drive April 7

  25-03-2020 22:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of events have been canceled- including blood drives. But that doesn’t mean there’s any less of a need for blood.
  “We knew that we needed to keep our blood drives going and we figured out a safe way to do that for our donors so that we can actually ensure the blood supply to Maryland.” said David Marcozi, incident commander with the UMD Medical System.
  So the University of Maryland Medical Center
  
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• Coronavirus Impacts: Some Healthcare Providers Transition To TeleHealth Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

  25-03-2020 22:42
  
  DUNKIRK, Md. (WJZ) — Many health professionals are adapting to increasing guidance for people to stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  “Obviously, [doctors] can’t examine a patient, but they can really do everything they need to do via TeleHealth,” Dr. Johnathan Lowenthal, of Calvert Internal Medicine Group, said.
  Lowenthal said he sees half his patients these days through an online portal.
  “If someone has mild symptoms and we do a TeleHealth visit and they’re
  
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• Baltimore employees on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic will get stipend - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  25-03-2020 22:36
  Baltimore employees on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic will get stipend  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• How The Maryland National Guard Is Serving Residents During The COVID-19 Pandemic

  25-03-2020 22:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — At the direction of Gov. Larry Hogan, 1,000 Maryland National Guard airmen and soldiers are fully activated, and more are ready to step in if needed.
  Members of the Maryland National Guard who are fully activated will carry out any necessary emergency functions and support local and state organizations in their efforts to combat, test and treat patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
  “When people come to the door, I just say, hi, how many meals do they need, do they
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Md. Delegation Asks President Trump To Fast-Track Approval Of Statewide Disaster Declaration

  25-03-2020 22:26
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The full Maryland congressional delegation is urging President Donald Trump to approve Gov. Larry Hogan’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  On Tuesday, the state delegation asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide support to utilize the Maryland Convention Center as a temporary federal medical station.
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• City sees 29% spike in coronavirus cases since Tuesday, prompting new measures - WBAL TV Baltimore

  25-03-2020 22:22
  City sees 29% spike in coronavirus cases since Tuesday, prompting new measures  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Rodger C. Janssen, retired state Highway Administration transportation manager and former Baltimore County Boa - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  25-03-2020 22:10
  Rodger C. Janssen, retired state Highway Administration transportation manager and former Baltimore County Boa  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Firefighters, EMTs, Police Officers &; Other ‘Frontline Employees’ To Receive COVID-19 Stipend

  25-03-2020 22:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mayor Jack Young will give employees in the city a stipend to ease financial burdens as they continue to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend will be meant for “frontline public-facing employees” including firefighters, EMTs and police officers. They will receive an extra $200 bi-weekly.
  He said other “mission critical employees will receive an additional $100 bi-weekly.
  “It is critical that we provid
  
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• Baltimore aerial surveillance agreement: $3.7 million price tag, privacy protections, evaluation plan - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  25-03-2020 21:54
  Baltimore aerial surveillance agreement: $3.7 million price tag, privacy protections, evaluation plan  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Drug City Pharmacy Producing Its Own Hand Sanitizer To Give Away To Public

  25-03-2020 21:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As stores scramble to find hand sanitizer to fill their empty shelves amid the coronavirus pandemic, one local pharmacy has come up with a solution by combining two parts of its business with some ingenuity and kindness.
  George Fotis, owner of Drug City Pharmacy, said that his store couldn’t keep up with the original demand for hand sanitizer.
  “We did buy a lot of hand sanitizer to start, but quickly, even with limits, that was depleted,” Fotis said. &ld
  
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• Don’t Be A ‘Covidiot’: Social Distancing Rebels Shamed Online With Mixed Results

  25-03-2020 21:25
  
  (CBS Local) — Most people appear to be following public health recommendations on social distancing to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, but not everyone is listening. In recent weeks, officials in cities nationwide have struggled to rein in youthful partiers, who are largely ignoring the dangers of an ongoing pandemic in favor of having a good time. But these rebels should be warned: ignoring the call for social distancing is also leading to public shaming.
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• Coronavirus Home Tips: How To Stay Calm, Well-Fed And Healthy During The COVID-19 Pandemic

  25-03-2020 21:20
  
  If coronavirus concerns have you worrying about the logistics of self-isolating and quarantine—or at least wondering how to stock your pantry, use what’s in it, and keep everything clean—you’re in the right place.
  Below, find all our best advice for making sure your kitchen is well-stocked, safe, and a place of comfort, plus CNET’s tips on making the most of working from home, and cleaning your high-touch gadgets. It’s useful information even in
  
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• Coronavirus Home Tips: How To Stay Calm, Well-Fed And Healthy During The COVID-19 Outbreak

  25-03-2020 21:20
  
  If coronavirus concerns have you worrying about the logistics of self-isolating and quarantine—or at least wondering how to stock your pantry, use what’s in it, and keep everything clean—you’re in the right place.
  Below, find all our best advice for making sure your kitchen is well-stocked, safe, and a place of comfort, plus CNET’s tips on making the most of working from home, and cleaning your high-touch gadgets. It’s useful information even in
  
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• COVID-19 Shopping Tips: What To Buy And What To Avoid During The Coronavirus Pandemic

  25-03-2020 21:19
  
  We’ve covered the nuts and bolts of safely shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, but when it comes to what exactly you should buy—and what to do about grocery store shortages—here are more coronavirus shopping tips, including the best food to buy, what to avoid, and why you (still) shouldn’t panic.
  Buying groceries can be an ordeal and that particularly holds true nowadays. Simply venturing outside is stressful enough, plus confronting crowds
  
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• COVID-19 Shopping Tips: What To Buy And What To Avoid During Coronavirus Pandemic

  25-03-2020 21:19
  
  We’ve covered the nuts and bolts of safely shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, but when it comes to what exactly you should buy—and what to do about grocery store shortages—here are more coronavirus shopping tips, including the best food to buy, what to avoid, and why you (still) shouldn’t panic.
  Buying groceries can be an ordeal and that particularly holds true nowadays. Simply venturing outside is stressful enough, plus confronting crowds
  
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• WATCH: ‘NCIS’ Fan Favorite Pauley Perrette Returns To CBS In The New Comedy ‘BROKE’

  25-03-2020 21:16
  
  BROKE comes to CBS on Thursday April 2nd at 9:30 PM ET/PT with the series’ debut episode, “Pilot.” Jaime Camil and Pauley Perrette star in this brand new comedy about a single suburban mother, struggling to make ends meet, who finds her estranged sister and her sister’s outrageously wealthy husband in need of a place to live after the couple’s money dries up.
  Jackie (Perrette), a single suburban mother to Sammy, is shocked when her estranged sister, Elizabeth; her s
  
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• Coronavirus Impacts: Maryland Extends Public Schools Closure. Here’s What Some Parents Are Saying

  25-03-2020 21:15
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — As the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb, so does the number of weeks Maryland public schools will remain closed.
  Schools will now be closed through April 24. Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon said its a decision they didn’t make lightly, and they are working with schools to get through the upcoming weeks.
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• Baltimore to screen people staying in homeless shelters for coronavirus, give them space to isolate - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  25-03-2020 20:52
  Baltimore to screen people staying in homeless shelters for coronavirus, give them space to isolate  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: No Visitors Allowed At Johns Hopkins Hospital, Except ‘Certain, Limited Circumstances’

  25-03-2020 20:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Johns Hopkins Hospital is no longer allowing visitors except in “certain, limited circumstances,” it said Wednesday afternoon.
  The only circumstances that visitors may be allowed include:Pediatrics: one primary caregiver per patient at a time.
  Labor & Delivery and post-partum: one visitor at a time.
  End-of-life care: two visitors at a time.For additional exceptions, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus.
  The people who meet these exceptions will be screen
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: No Visitors Allowed At Johns Hopkins, Except Certain, Limited Circumstances

  25-03-2020 20:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Johns Hopkins Hospital is no longer allowing visitors except in “certain, limited circumstances,” it said Wednesday afternoon.
  The only circumstances that visitors may be allowed include:Pediatrics: one primary caregiver per patient at a time.
  Labor & Delivery and post-partum: one visitor at a time.
  End-of-life care: two visitors at a time.For additional exceptions, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus.
  The people who meet these exceptions will be screen
  
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• BAUER Hockey Now Producing Medical Shields To Help Protect Doctors Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  25-03-2020 19:59
  
  (CBS Local)- The coronavirus pandemic has affected companies across the world as production grinds to a halt amid closures and social distancing measures put in place to attempt to prevent further spread of the disease.
  On Wednesday, BAUER Hockey, the maker of hockey equipment for much of North America, announced that it will use its manufacturing facilities to begin producing face shields for doctors.Protection that allows athletes to give everything for their team is our heritage.
  Right now, w
  
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• Coronavirus Update: BGE Warns Customers Of Utility Scammers During COVID-19

  25-03-2020 19:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — BGE is reminding customers that scammers are out and about during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  They said they have seen an increase in scam reports over the past week, with scammers attempting to use the health crisis to trick utility customers.
  BGE has received reports that scammers are offering cash or credit incentives from BGE to get a customer’s personal or financial information.
  In some cases, the recorded message customers hear when calling a legitimate company has
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore To Screen Shelter Residents For COVID-19, Opening Isolation Sites For Homeless Quarantining

  25-03-2020 19:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore city officials announced measures to protect the city’s homeless population as the city saw it’s 53rd positive coronavirus case Wednesday.
  The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services said it would be screening residents for COVID-19 and would provide transportation for residents to get tested, should someone need it.
  “The primary function of government is to protect the health and well-being of its residents, especially children, older adults
  
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• Anonymous Maryland Mom Gives Free Food During Coronavirus Pandemic

  25-03-2020 19:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — An anonymous Maryland mom has been leaving free bagged lunches outside a traffic stop everyday during the coronavirus pandemic.
  According to a sign by the lunches in Severna Park, a town north of Annapolis, the food is for “anyone who needs it,” The Capital Gazette reported.
  “I will be leaving some healthy sack lunches on this table for you if you are hungry and need to eat,” the sign said. “Made with love by a neighborhood mom in a clean
  
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• 2 Men Dead After Found Shot In Car In NW Baltimore, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  25-03-2020 18:58
  
  2 Men Dead After Found Shot In Car In NW Baltimore, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 2 Men Dead After Found Shot In Car In NW Baltimore, Police Say

  25-03-2020 18:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after two people are killed in a shooting in Northwest Baltimore earlier Wednesday afternoon.
  Officers responded to the 3000 block of Oakley Avenue at around 12:20 p.m. where they found a 54-year-old man and a 38-year-old man inside of a car, both shot multiple times.
  The 54-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 38-year-old died after being taken to a local hospital.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact
  
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• Maryland AG Warns Retailers Against Price Gouging Online For Essential Coronavirus Goods

  25-03-2020 18:27
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — State officials are hoping to protect Marylanders from price gouging when buying essential supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
  After state legislators passed an anti-price gouging law on March 23, signed by the governor, Attorney General Brian Frosh said online retailers like Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Walmart and Craigslist must also comply with the law in addition to brick-and-mortar stores.
  “Our Consumer Protection Division has received reports of price g
  
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• ‘It Is Not Going Good:’ Boy Writes Hilarious Critique Of Mom’s Homeschooling Skills

  25-03-2020 18:13
  
  VERONA, Ky. (CBS Local) — A stay-at-home mom in Kentucky is learning the hard way that home schooling her kids during the coronavirus pandemic is not going to be easy.
  Candice Hunter Kennedy of Verona shared her son’s brutal critique of his first day of home schooling that she found in his journal.
  “It is not going good,” 8-year-old Ben wrote. “My mom is getting stressed out. My mom is getting confused. We took a break so my mom can figure this stuff out and I&rsquo
  
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• Prince George’s Cpl. Michael Owen Ordered To Be Held Without Bond, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of William Green In Police Cruiser

  25-03-2020 18:05
  
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Police Cpl. Michael Owen will remain in jail without bond after a virtual bond review hearing Wednesday morning.
  Owen is charged in the fatal shooting of William Green inside his police cruiser. He was charged with second-degree murder, misconduct in officer and related charges.
  RELATED STORIES:Bond Denied For Prince George’s County Police Ofc. Michael Owen In Handcuffed William Green’s Fatal Shooting
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• Baltimore Spending Board Defers Consideration Of Spy Plane Contract - WBAL Radio

  25-03-2020 18:04
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• Coronavirus In Baltimore: With 53 Cases In City, Evidence Of Community Transmission, City Officials Tells Residents To ‘Do Their Part’ - CBS Baltimore

  25-03-2020 17:26
  
  Coronavirus In Baltimore: With 53 Cases In City, Evidence Of Community Transmission, City Officials Tells Residents To ‘Do Their Part’  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Top Baltimore news: County exec requests National Guard support; man killed in shooting ID'ed; more - Hoodline

  25-03-2020 17:25
  
  Top Baltimore news: County exec requests National Guard support; man killed in shooting ID'ed; more  Hoodline
  
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• Coronavirus In Baltimore: 53,000 Meals Distributed Across City So Far - CBS Baltimore

  25-03-2020 17:19
  
  Coronavirus In Baltimore: 53,000 Meals Distributed Across City So Far  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus In Baltimore: 53,000 Meals Distributed Across City So Far

  25-03-2020 17:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As part of the city’s emergency food distribution efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city says it has distributed 53,000 meals at 92 sites throughout the city.
  43,000- or 81 percent of those meals- were provided to youth, children and families across the city.
  All Recs and Parks centers and aquatic centers are serving meals daily, and mobile routes are serving at 15 sites twice a day, and they have 10 new sites being operated by community partners.
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• How Baltimore arts groups are creatively serving their audiences during the coronavirus pandemic - Baltimore Sun

  25-03-2020 17:07
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• Baltimore police helicopter captures car crash during an apparent police chase; investigation under way - Baltimore Sun

  25-03-2020 17:01
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• ‘Makes Me Mad’: Young Adult Tests Positive After Attending ‘Coronavirus Party,’ Says Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

  25-03-2020 16:51
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (CBS Local) — Some young adults in Kentucky decided to hold a “coronavirus party” and now at least one of the people at the party has tested positive for COVID-19.
  The partygoers intentionally got together thinking “they are indestructible” and purposely defying state guidance to practice social distancing, Governor Andy Beshear said Tuesday.
  “This is one that makes me mad,” the governor said. “We should forgive that person but no mo
  
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• Baltimore delays approval of 'spy plane' program at virtual city spending meeting - Baltimore Business Journal

  25-03-2020 16:49
  Baltimore delays approval of 'spy plane' program at virtual city spending meeting  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Quick Reaction, Diagnostics Keys to Battling Outbreaks - UMB News

  25-03-2020 16:48
  
  Quick Reaction, Diagnostics Keys to Battling Outbreaks  UMB News
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Gov. Hogan Says Any Marylanders, Visitors Who’ve Been In New York City Area Recently Must Quarantine For 14 Days

  25-03-2020 16:45
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) –– Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday that anyone who has been to New York or the Tri-State area must quarantine for 14 days to limit the spread of COVID-19.
  This action mirrors the White House’s calls on Tuesday that anyone who has been to or recently left New York to self-quarantine for 14 days.
  “According to the CDC guidance that was issued yesterday, any Marylander, or person visiting Maryland, who has recently spent time in New York or visited the Tri-St
  
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• Horseshoe Casino Baltimore donates roughly 7,500 pounds of food to help feed at-risk individuals - wmar2news.com

  25-03-2020 16:44
  
  Horseshoe Casino Baltimore donates roughly 7,500 pounds of food to help feed at-risk individuals  wmar2news.com
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Extends Public Schools Closure Until April 24; Officials Looking At Summer School Options

  25-03-2020 16:40
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland public schools will be closed through April 24, State School superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon announced on Wednesday during a press conference with Gov. Larry Hogan.
  Salmon said after numerous discussions after how to address coronavirus in schools, officials determined they should keep schools closed for four more weeks. But she also said it’s still too early to say when schools with reopen and they are constantly assessing.
  “We may look at exten
  
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• Maryland school closures extended through April 24 for coronavirus - Baltimore Sun

  25-03-2020 16:28
  Maryland school closures extended through April 24 for coronavirus  Baltimore Sun
  
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