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		<title>Cecil County Virus Count up to 9 Cases, Statewide Tally Rises Sharply; Jobless Numbers Soar in Cecil, State Due to Biz Closings</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic is expanding rapidly across Maryland, as the number of confirmed cases more than doubled in Cecil County—growing from 4 to 9 confirmed cases&#8211; and grew exponentially statewide in just a day. The economic toll of the virus also made its first measurable impact, with soaring applications for jobless benefits in the state and locally, due to business closings related to the virus. On Thursday (3/26/2020) morning, the state Department of Health posted updated numbers for confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus statewide and by county locations. Those figures listed 580 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 157 new cases over the previous day, for the largest one-day increase so far. “We are only at the beginning of this crisis, in our state, in the National Capital Region, and in America, said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. “As I have repeatedly stressed, we should continue to expect the number of cases to dramatically and rapidly rise.” . “This battle is going to be much harder, take much longer, and be much worse than almost anyone comprehends. We have never faced anything like this ever before, and I continue to urge the people of our state to stay in place [&#8230;]]]></description>
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