Maryland Governor Closes Schools Over Coronavirus

Maryland Governor Closes Schools Over Coronavirus
A member of a medical team wears a protective face mask, following the coronavirus outbreak, as he prepares disinfectant liquid to sanitise public places in Tehran, Iran in a March 5, 2020, file photograph. WANA/Nazanin Tabatabaee via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed Thursday that state officials will close schools between March 16 and March 27 to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which cause the COVID-19 disease.

More than 12 people tested positive for COVID-19, including a case identified as community transmission.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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