WESTMINSTER, Md. — Carroll County health officials say they have confirmed their first case of the coronavirus.
During a press conference on Friday, officials said they are declaring a local state of emergency and postponing any public gatherings.
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They said the person is a man in his 40s who had mild symptoms and is currently recovering at home.
The case is Maryland's 18th confirmed.
