Baltimore Grandparents Meet Newborn While Practicing Social Distancing

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A family in Baltimore is celebrating the birth of a baby boy.

The mother gave birth and is now home, but hasn't been able to introduce the baby to family because of the coronavirus.

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The grandparents got to see the newborn for the first time.

WJZ was there for the special moment, and of course, everyone kept a safe distance.

"This is more special than I could ever imagine," the grandmother said. "Just to be able to see him in the flesh."

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