PG County Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Developments in the new coronavirus outbreak continue to unfold rapidly in Prince George's County, now that the number of cases has risen to 1o. Patch will be running regular updates as more information is released, and a list of those who have tested positive, and their locations, is below.

A second Maryland resident has died from the new coronavirus, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday night, March 20. The victim was a Baltimore County man in his 60s who had underlying medical conditions. Read More: Second MD Coronavirus Death Is Baltimore County Man: Governor

On Friday, March 20, a University of Maryland student who returned home from studying abroad is the first member of the UMD community to test positive for the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, according to the director of the University Heath Center. Read More: UMD Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus

MGM National Harbor donated more than 22 pallets of food to partners like Nourish Now, a Rockville-based nonprofit that specializes in distributing donations from restaurants, grocers, caterers, and others to the community. The hotel and casino's donation means that Maryland residents impacted by the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, will receive more than 45,000 meals. Read More: MGM National Donates Food To Aid Families Impacted By Coronavirus

Maryland's first confirmed death from the coronavirus is a Prince George's County resident, Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday night, March 18. The victim is a man in his 60s who suffered from an underlying medical condition. Read More: First MD Coronavirus Death Is Prince George's County Resident

The Bowie City Council approved and Mayor Timothy Adams signed a Declaration of Public Health Emergency March 18 to make it easier for the City to take additional steps to address the pandemic if needed and ensure the City would be able to seek any emergency reimbursements it was eligible to receive. Other PG County municipalities have taken their own precautions, including the cities of Laurel, College Park, and Hyattsville. Read More: Coronavirus Prompts Bowie To Declare Public Health Emergency

Prince George's County Public Schools is expanding its school meals assistance program beginning Tuesday, March 17. Monica Goldson, PGCPS chief executive officer, announced the sack lunch program was expanding to 36 locations. This will include a grab-and-go bag with breakfast, lunch and a snack. Read More: Coronavirus: PG County Expands School Grab-and-Go Bag Program

Prince George's County and the Capital Area Food Bank are teamed up Tuesday, March 17, to host pop-up food pantries at three locations across the county. Read More: 3 Pop-Up Food Pantries Open In PG County Over Coronavirus

Following guidance from the CDC and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's office, the City of Bowie Friday updated how it will be offering services to residents in the coming days in response to the coronavirus. This includes closing some City facilities and canceling a number of events. Read More: Coronavirus Response: Bowie Adjusts How It's Offering Services

The Rev. Scott Holmer of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Bowie started offering drive-thru confessions for parishioners in the parking lot of his church: Read More: Coronavirus Inspires Bowie Priest To Offer Drive-Thru Confessions

County officials responded swiftly to Gov. Larry Hogan's latest orders Monday, March 16, to address the state's effort to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. At the same time, they confirmed Prince George's County has a total of 11 presumptive positive cases of the illness. Read More: State Of Emergency Declared In PG County Due To Coronavirus

The Federal Trade Commission has reported that Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus by selling counterfeit products and soliciting of money and personal information, warn federal and Maryland authorities. Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith and Attorney General Brian E. Frosh cautioned Marylanders to be vigilant and to donate wisely. Read More: Coronavirus Charity Scams Surface In Maryland, Authorities Warn

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission — the company that provides water for both Montgomery and Prince George's counties — says it will suspend all water service shutoffs for those facing financial difficulties and waive late fees during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More: Late Fees Waived, Water Shutoffs Suspended Due To Outbreak: WSSC

The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, is postponing the start of the 2020 season out of concern for the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, according to a press release. The Baysox are making this decision in the aftermath of Major League and Minor League Baseball deciding to delay Opening Day to a later date. Read More: Coronavirus Response: Baysox Push Back Start Of 2020 Season

All Maryland public schools have been ordered closed for two weeks and the National Guard has been activated to help fight the coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan said at a Thursday, March 12, press conference. He has signed executive orders to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak, including the closure of Baltimore's cruise ship terminal and the shutdown of large events. Read More: MD Public Schools To Close, National Guard Activated: Coronavirus

Over concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the Bowie Baysox are postponing National Anthem Auditions scheduled for this Saturday, March 14. A new audition date will be announced once one becomes available. Read More: Baysox National Anthem Auditions Postponed

The first case the new coronavirus spreading to someone with no exposure to the disease via travel or an infected person has occurred in Maryland. Gov. Larry Hogan said midday Thursday, March 12, that the first case of what is called the community transmission of COVID-19 is a Prince George's County resident whose illness was confirmed Wednesday night. Read More: PG County Site Of First Community Transmission Of MD Coronavirus

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As a precaution, PGCPS Chief Executive Officer Monica Goldson announced Wednesday that Eleanor Roosevelt High School and College Park Academy will be closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13, sot that they can be cleaned and sanitized. Staff and students are expected to return to school on Monday, March 16. Read More: Coronavirus Exposure Causes Closures At 2 PG County Schools

Two new presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in Prince George's County on Tuesday, March 10, according to County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks. This brings the total number of positive cases reported in the county to three. Read More: Coronavirus: 2 New Presumptive Positive Cases In PG County

PG County officials learned about the first positive coronavirus case on Monday, March 11, around 6 p.m. The first patient to test positive is a woman in her 50s who contracted the virus during a Feb. 25-27, visit to Boston. Read More: MD Coronavirus: 6th Confirmed Case Reported In PG County

CVS Health announced Monday that beginning immediately, the drugstore chain will "waive charges for home delivery of prescription medication," including from locations in Bowie. Read More: CVS Waiving Delivery Fees For Meds: Locations In Bowie

Compiled by Johns Hopkins University, this interactive map lets you track confirmed coronavirus cases in real time. Read more: Coronavirus Tracker: Latest Numbers In New Jersey

Prince George's County Public School students won't need a note from a doctor if they miss more than three days due to sickness, according to updated guidance from PGCPS Chief Executive Officer Monica Goldson. The guidance was updated to address concerns over the new coronavirus, which is also known as COVID-19. A note from a parent along with contact information will suffice. Read More: Coronavirus Guidance Updated For PG County Schools

Here are the people who have gotten sick:

• a woman in her 50s who contracted the virus during a Feb. 25-27, visit to Boston.
• a couple who traveled internationally aboard a cruise ship.
• an identified PG County resident who is the first case of community transmission of COVID-19 in Maryland.

For additional information and resources visit the PGCPS coronavirus online resource.

Health officials urge residents to take these steps to avoid the virus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid contact with sick people.

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