BETHESDA, MD — A fifth Montgomery County resident has tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the state's total to nine confirmed cases, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday.

State officials identified the Montgomery County patient as a woman in her 60s. They say she contracted the virus while on an Egyptian cruise on the Nile River. It's the same cruise ship five other infected Marylanders took, though it's unclear if their trips overlapped. Hogan said the newest patient wasn't hospitalized and is in "good condition."

The State of Maryland has five confirmed positive cases in Montgomery County, three positive cases in Prince George's County, and one positive case in Harford County. "This problem continues to evolve and to escalate rapidly," Hogan said Tuesday. "I am fully committed to being transparent, providing the facts, keeping Marylanders informed, taking actions based on detailed planning, and making decisions based on the facts on the ground."

Don't miss updates about precautions in Bethesda-Chevy Chase as they are announced. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters. "This problem continues to evolve and to escalate rapidly," Hogan said. "I am fully committed to being transparent, providing the facts, keeping Marylanders informed, taking actions based on detailed planning, and making decisions based on the facts on the ground."

As of Tuesday evening, Maryland has five confirmed cases in Montgomery County, three confirmed cases in Prince George's County, and one confirmed case in Harford County.

Last week, Hogan declared a state of emergency in Maryland, directing the Maryland Department of Health and Maryland Emergency Management Agency to "ramp up" coordination among state and local agencies and "fast-track" the state's response to the illness.