Coronavirus Latest: Second Positive Case In Baltimore City, Woman In Her 20s
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A second case has been confirmed in Baltimore City.
The case is a woman in her 20s.
"Everyone in Baltimore City has to take seriously the need to practice social distancing, in addition to increased handwashing," Mayor Young said. "This virus is not a joke and the quicker we have maximum participation from our residents, the better for everyone. We will continue to take aggressive measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, but we need the public's help."
Baltimore City's Health Department is investigating this case. There are no details at this time about how this woman got the virus.
City residents are asked to practice social distancing, and avoid crowds.
There are now 43 positive cases of coronavirus in Maryland.
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 – 1
- Baltimore City – 2
- Baltimore County – 4
- Carroll -1
- Charles -1
- Frederick – 1
- Harford – 2
- Howard – 4
- Prince George's – 11
- Montgomery -15
- Talbot -1
Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered all bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms be closed around the state by 5 p.m. Monday. He also prohibited all events and gatherings over 50 people.
President Trump has advised that gatherings be limited to 10 people, in a press conference Monday afternoon.
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Mayor Jack Young urged citizens to maintain social distancing.
"This is a global health emergency and I need everyone in Baltimore City to adjust to this new reality," Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young said. "Our residents are now, literally, our public health officers and we need them all to protect each other by following best practices around social distancing to limit the spread of this virus. The best thing Baltimoreans can do today is to stay home and not expose themselves or their families to any unnecessary risk. Not all superheroes wear capes, some stay at home."
He said establishments are prohibited from gathering more than 50 people and are banned from dining-in. Drive-thru service at restaurants may continue.
The Baltimore Police Department in conjunction with the Baltimore City Health Department, the Baltimore City Fire Department and Board of Liquor License Commissioners will begin inspections and enforcement across Baltimore City Monday night.
If residents see a business operating in violation of the Governor's Executive Order, they should report that to 311.
For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department's website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ's coverage on coronavirus in Maryland here.
