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At Least 2 Attendees Who Visited AIPAC In DC Test Positive For Coronavirus

WASHINGTON (WJZ) -- At least two people who attended the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington, D.C., tested positive for the coronavirus, the organization and health officials confirmed.

In a statement Friday, AIPAC said both patients were from New York. D.C. health officials said there was no risk to other conference attendees.

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On Saturday, the organization said health officials in D.C. told them neither patient reported any symptoms while they were at the conference.

A person from New Jersey who attended the Conservative Political Action Conference in Prince George's County also has a confirmed case of coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan's office said Saturday evening.

In Maryland, 44 people have been tested for COVID-19; three people, all from Montgomery County, tested positive.

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