First coronavirus death confirmed in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland Governor Larry Hogan confirmed the first COVID-19 death in the state on Wednesday.

Gov. Hogan said a resident from Prince George’s County in his 60s who suffered from an underlying medical condition has died.

It is with profound sadness that I announce the first death in Maryland as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. I ask all Marylanders to join me in praying for his family and loved ones during this difficult time: pic.twitter.com/ZdLnRsCHN1

— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) March 19, 2020

“It is with profound sadness that I announce the first death in Maryland as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. I ask all Marylanders to join me in praying for his family and loved ones during this difficult time. As we pray for his loved ones, I ask that we continue to pray for each other, for our state, and for our nation as we face this crisis together. We must use every possible resource at every level of government to save lives and keep people safe,” said Gov. Hogan.

The governor will be holding a press conference on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Annapolis to provide further updates.