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2 Baltimore County Officers Positive For Coronavirus: Police

Three officers so far total have tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.

Two officers tested positive for the new coronavirus, authorities said Monday, March 30. Police reported Friday that another officer had tested positive for the virus.
Two officers tested positive for the new coronavirus, authorities said Monday, March 30. Police reported Friday that another officer had tested positive for the virus. (Elizabeth Janney/Patch)

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Two officers have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the Baltimore County Police Department reported Monday afternoon. Authorities say they are working to figure out who had contact with the officers to determine who may have been exposed.

Health officials will contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus to give guidance, officials said. No information about the officers was provided.

The officers whose positive test results were disclosed Monday were the latest public safety personnel in the county to have the virus. On Friday, authorities reported a police officer was recovering at home in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 and so was a fire department support services employee.

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Police asked community members to follow the mandates from Gov. Larry Hogan, who issued a stay-at-home order effective at 8 p.m. Monday, to stop the spread of the virus.

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