Montana Woman Tests Positive For Coronavirus While Visiting Anne Arundel County
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — A Montana resident visiting Anne Arundel County tested positive for COVID-19, Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday.
The resident is a woman in her 70s who was told she had been in close contact with a confirmed case. She was tested at an Anne Arundel County hospital.
The governor said this classifies as a Montana case, but Maryland Health and Anne Arundel County Health is leading the investigation.
"Once we became aware of this case, we acted swiftly to coordinate with officials both here in Anne Arundel County and in Montana," said Governor Hogan. "I continue to urge Marylanders to stay informed, and follow the guidance we have issued. We want to emphasize that if you are concerned about symptoms, please call your healthcare provider. We will continue to share information as it becomes available."
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He emphasized that if someone is concerned about possible symptoms, to call their health care provider.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said the patient had limited contact with other Anne Arundel County residents, who have since been identified and notified. Right now, the patient is hospitalized in Anne Arundel County.
"The good news is we know that this person did not contract the virus in our county," Pittman said. "It was from out of state, and this person's a part-time resident of Anne Arundel County."
More than 1,000 cases have been detected in the U.S. across more than 35 states.
Gov. Hogan announced Wednesday an additional three cases of coronavirus.
There are now 12 cases of coronavirus statewide in Maryland.
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