White Marsh Mall Ramps Up Cleaning And Disinfecting Efforts

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Workers at the White Marsh Mall are disinfecting high-traffic areas, mall officials said. Mall management reported it is working with housekeeping personnel to clean more frequently with a disinfectant that is known to eradicate viruses.

"White Marsh Mall is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, in particular the potential impact within Baltimore County," mall officials said in a statement Friday. "There is nothing more important than maintaining a safe environment, and we will be taking all necessary precautions for the well-being of our entire shopping center community."

Officials said they were following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on workplace cleanliness by increasing the frequency of cleaning "highly touchable areas" at the White Marsh Mall, including around restrooms, the food court, doors, railings, elevators, escalators and the children's play area.

"White Marsh Mall continues to work with our management company, Brookfield Properties, to monitor the situation and the government’s response," according to a statement from White Marsh Mall. "If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the shopping center, we will alert the community and work with local, state and federal health officials to ensure an appropriate plan is in place to help diminish the spread of the virus."

One Baltimore County resident has tested positive for the new coronavirus. He was identified as a man in his 60s who had worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington, D.C. The conference was held March 1 to 3.

So far, 17 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Maryland as of Friday afternoon, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

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