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AAA Says Nearly Half Of Its Service Calls In April Were For Dead Car Batteries

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) -- Another impact from the COVID-19 pandemic has been dead car batteries, according to AAA.

AAA said it has seen a sharp increase in battery service calls since cars have been parked during this stay-at-home order.

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Last month, AAA said almost half of its service calls in Maryland were for battery service.

If you haven't hit the road in a while, AAA said you should take your car out for a drive once a week to make sure your battery stays properly charged.

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.

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