MD Coronavirus: Elder Emergency, Neighbors Share, Restaurants

MARYLAND — Developments in the new coronavirus outbreak continue to unfold rapidly in Maryland, which is under a state of emergency with all public schools closed through April 24 as the number of cases has risen to 992 as of Saturday. Gov. Larry Hogan said Saturday that 66 residents at a Carroll County nursing home constitute a "rapidly evolving and escalating emergency." The number of deaths in the state linked to the virus reached 10 on Saturday night.

Nationwide, the coronavirus has caused more than 2,000 deaths as of Saturday night, according to the Associated Press. A total of more than 122,000 cases have been confirmed in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins researchers.

Here's a recap of the biggest developments in the coronavirus pandemic the week of March 22, from the death of a popular high school basketball coach to distilleries churning out hand sanitizer, to the Maryland Zoo's closure as well as restaurants that are open for take-out service.

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'Dramatic Increase' To 992 MD Coronavirus Cases, 10 Deaths

On Saturday, the Maryland Department of Health said the five most recent deaths were a result of the coronavirus, including a Prince George's County resident in his 50s; a Charles County resident in his 50s; a Wicomico County resident in her 60s with underlying medical conditions; a Baltimore City resident in her 60s with underlying medical conditions; and a Baltimore City resident in her 80s with underlying medical conditions.

Coronavirus Outbreak: 66 Test Positive At Mt. Airy Nursing Home

After 66 people at one nursing home in Carroll County tested positive for the new coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan declared the situation in the region a "rapidly evolving and escalating emergency." Of the residents who tested positive at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mt. Airy for the virus, the governor said 11 are currently hospitalized.

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• Groups Sue ICE On Behalf Of HoCo Detainees Due To Coronavirus
• PG County Basketball Coach, Counselor Dies From Coronavirus

Find Restaurants Open For Delivery, Takeout

• Howard County Restaurants Offering Delivery, Takeout: Coronavirus
• Anne Arundel Restaurants Offering Delivery, Takeout: Coronavirus
• Silver Spring Restaurants Offering Delivery, Takeout: Coronavirus
• Germantown Restaurants Offering Delivery, Takeout: Coronavirus
• Cocktail Takeout, Delivery OK In MoCo During Coronavirus Crisis

Maryland Stores Launch Special Shopping Hours For Seniors

Grocery stores across Maryland are setting aside special hours for shoppers who may be more vulnerable during the new coronavirus pandemic. In some cases, these at-risk customers will have an hour to shop without others in the store.

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Coronavirus Treatment Research Underway At Johns Hopkins

The State of Maryland and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Friday they together are putting forth $4 million to fund a Johns Hopkins University-led research team that's studying the blood from patients who have survived the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus: MD Zoo Closes Indefinitely; Events Canceled, Delayed

The Maryland Zoo is extending its closure indefinitely in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, it announced Thursday on Facebook. As a result of the closure, the zoo said it is canceling all its events and programs for the month of April.

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