Montgomery Man In 20s, First Responder Have Coronavirus: Hogan

BETHESDA, MD — A volunteer first responder in Montgomery County and a county resident in his 20s are among the latest patients to test positive for the new coronavirus, according to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. This boosts the state's total to 12.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Hogan said the volunteer first responder works in Montgomery County, Maryland, but lives in Prince William County, Virginia. His case is tied to the rector at Christ Church Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The rector tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Hogan said the state of Maryland is working closely with the Virginia and D.C. health departments. Both the fire station and fire crew in Montgomery County have reportedly been cleared by a top health official.

"I can report to you that our state's chief epidemiologist has cleared both the fire station and the fire crew where the patient volunteers, and has no major concerns regarding potential risk to the community," Hogan said.

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One of the newest COVID-19 patients is also a Montgomery County man in his 20s. According to Hogan's office, the resident recently traveled to Spain and is currently not hospitalized.

A Baltimore County resident in his 60s was also infected by the virus. State officials said he worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, D.C. He was not hospitalized, either.

The other patient, a Prince George's County resident in his 60s, is currently hospitalized. State officials have launched an investigation into his travel history.

"Over the past several weeks we have been saying while we are hoping for the best, we are actively preparing for the worst," Hogan said.

Village at Rockville Update

One of the first Marylanders to test positive for COVID-19 attended a public gathering on Feb. 29 at the Village at Rockville, a faith-based senior center located at 9701 Veirs Drive.

According to Hogan, the patient came in contact with about 70 to 100 individuals including visitors, residents, and staff.

On Wednesday, Hogan said: "We're deploying a team of health department officials to test those residents, staff, and family members who attended the event and want to be tested. We are fully committed to being transparent, providing all the facts, and continuing to keep Marylanders informed."

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