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300th Coronavirus Patient Released From Northwest Hospital

RANDALLSTOWN, MD. (WJZ) — While the coronavirus pandemic is causing fear, it can be good to be reminded that many people recover from the virus.

With applause and cheers, Northwest Hospital team members shared a major milestone in the fight against the coronavirus.

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Elmer Cruz was discharged after spending 23 days in the hospital, being treated for COVID-19.

He is the hospital's 300th patient to be discharged.

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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