Baltimore City has recorded its first two COVID-19-related deaths. 

In a statement Saturday, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young said that two individuals had died, a woman in her 60s and another woman in her 80s.

“It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I report the first two deaths linked to the COVID-19 virus,” Mayor Young said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time. It is vital that we continue to protect each other and vigilantly practice social distancing to safeguard our community.”

The statement went on to remind residents that gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited and that residents are to stay home to help limit contact and to slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus in Baltimore City.

The two deaths bring the total for the state of Maryland to 10 deaths.