Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Maryland

This reporting comes from the Associated Press.

Gov. Larry Hogan said Maryland’s Public Health Laboratory in Baltimore has confirmed the first three cases of novel coronavirus in the state. According to Hogan, the patients contracted the virus while traveling overseas. The patients are in good condition.

“We have been actively preparing for this situation over the last several weeks across all levels of government. I encourage all Marylanders not to panic, but to take this seriously and to stay informed as we continue to provide updates,” Hogan said.

Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Adrienne Jones and Sen. Bill Ferguson issued a joint statement Thursday night, praising Hogan’s quick response: “We want to thank the Governor and the Department of Health for their quick response and focus on these cases, and are ready to work together to confront this issue and make sure to align the best public response in a calm and collected manner. We have the best health professionals in the world and have complete confidence in the ability of the medical community and the State and Local governments to work together to contain the effects of the COVID-19 virus.”

Hogan will hold a news conference Thursday night with additional information.

To learn more about how Frostburg State University plans to address the Coronavirus, go here.

Moreover, two forums are planned so that faculty, students, and staff can learn more about what Brady Health, the Division of Student Affairs, and President Ronald H. Nowaczyk have to say:

On Monday, March 9, at 4 p.m. there will be an open Q&A for interested faculty and staff in the ARMAH. On Tuesday, March 10, at 5 p.m. in Compton 226, there will be an open Q&A for students.