Senior Help, Patient's Story, Zoo, Jose Andres: MD Coronavirus

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Latest Coronavirus News In Maryland

Howard County Woman Shares Her Coronavirus Experience

Kimberly Moore couldn't wait to see her friends and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Ocean City. She packed a bag on Friday and trekked from her home in Howard County to the resort town, feeling great. By Monday the 38-year-old was incredibly ill and headed to the hospital. On Tuesday, she tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus: MD Zoo Closes Indefinitely; Events Canceled, Delayed

The Maryland Zoo is extending its closure indefinitely in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, it announced Thursday on Facebook. As a result of the closure, the zoo said it is canceling all its events and programs for the month of April.

MD REAL ID Deadline Extended Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Amid a growing coronavirus pandemic, federal officials are postponing the Oct. 1 deadline for Marylanders to obtain a REAL ID to fly domestically and enter secure federal facilities.

José Andrés Featured On TIME Magazine Cover For Coronavirus Help

José Andrés, a celebrity chef from Bethesda whose nonprofit has fed millions of natural disasters victims, was featured on this week's cover of TIME magazine.

MD Coronavirus Cases Rise To 774, Deaths Reach 5

The number of coronavirus cases in Maryland increased by 194 between Thursday and Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 774, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday. A fifth death has been reported due to the respiratory disease, as well.

Neighbors Helping Seniors: How Takoma Park Is Fighting Loneliness

Avoiding infection can lead to social isolation — especially for the senior population, which is most vulnerable to COVID-19. The City of Takoma Park is hoping to bridge that disconnect through the Phone A Neighbor Program. A volunteer will check in with a senior on a regular basis just to chat.

Coronavirus Treatment Research Underway At Johns Hopkins

The State of Maryland and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Friday they together are putting forth $4 million to fund a Johns Hopkins University-led research team that's studying the blood from patients who have survived the new coronavirus.

• Baltimore County Cop, Fire Department Worker Have Coronavirus

Also Worth A Look Today

• Annapolis Neighbors Recite Pledge Of Allegiance From Driveways
• MDTA Board Announces Cost Saving Measures For Drivers
• HoCo Seniors Kept Fed, Engaged During Coronavirus Outbreak
• Howard County Restaurants Offering Delivery, Takeout: Coronavirus
• Harford County Coronavirus Cases Rise To 19
• Baltimore Co. Unemployment Claims Surge Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• Baltimore Co. Partners To Tackle Food Insecurity: Coronavirus
• UMD Offering Students Pass/Fail Option Due To Coronavirus
• 12 Montgomery County Daycare Centers Remain Open During Shutdown
• Restaurant In Maple Lawn Rebrands Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• Maryland AP Exam Shortened, Moved Online Due To The Coronavirus
• Anne Arundel Restaurants Offering Delivery, Takeout: Coronavirus

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus: Nation Has More Cases Than China
• Blind Faith And Coronavirus Science Collide
• Coronavirus Birthday: Tiara & Toilet Paper Cake
• VA Musician, Pastor Dies From Coronavirus
• Coronavirus Cough Prank Costs Grocery Store $35K