Coronavirus Latest: Kent County Reports First Case Of COVID-19
KENT COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) -- Kent County has reported its first case of COVID-19, according to health officials.
The Kent County Health Department said the person who tested positive for coronavirus is a man in his 20s who has traveled to places where other cases have been confirmed.
Health officials said the individual is at home recovering, has remained in self-isolation and reports an almost full recovery.
Kent County Health Officer William Webb said an investigation is underway to determine exposure within the county.
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There are now at least 349 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Maryland, including a fourth child case.
The state is now up 61 cases from Monday, the biggest one-day jump to date since cases began in the state.
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