Of the 41 people who have been tested in Maryland for the virus, which causes a disease called COVID-19, 26 tested negative.
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Three people, all from Montgomery County, tested positive; all three had traveled outside the country where they contracted the virus. All three people are being quarantined and are doing well clinically, Montgomery County officials said at a press conference Friday morning.
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This story is developing; stay with WJZ for updates.
