Positive COVID-19 Coronavirus Case Identified in Baltimore County

County Executive Olszewski and Health Officials to Hold Press Briefing Tomorrow Morning

The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed Baltimore County's first positive COVID-19 case. The individual is in their 60s and worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, D.C., and is not hospitalized. The individual had limited contacts, and they have been identified and notified.

Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services, informed County Executive Olszewski of the case late this evening and remains in regular communication with Maryland Department of Health officials.

"We have been preparing for this situation and we are ready to respond to any potential impact of the COVID-19 virus in our communities," said County Executive Johnny Olszewski. "We continue to work with our partners across County government and at the state level to monitor this rapidly evolving situation."

"Keeping residents safe and informed remains our highest priority," said Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services and Health Officer. "We strongly urge residents to continue following public health best practices and rely on credible sources including the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and your state and local health departments for accurate and up-to-date information."

Media Briefing

County officials will hold a media briefing tomorrow morning at the Baltimore County Historic Courthouse.

When

Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 11 a.m.

Where

Baltimore County Historic Courthouse, Room 118
400 Washington Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

More Information

For up-to-date fact sheets and information about COVID-19, please visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.

For the latest information from Baltimore County, please visit: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/health.