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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday the state is beginning to transition more from containment and mitigation of the coronavirus to planning for a gradual reopening of the state and its businesses.

While the number of cases are still rising in Maryland, the Republican governor said there are signs to be cautiously optimistic. For example, the number of hospitalizations appear to be stabilizing and the state has increased its stock of protective equipment and the state's capacity to care for the sick.