St. Mary’s Reports 3rd COVID-19 Death
April 15: St. Mary’s Health Department reports third COVID-19 death in county.
Face Coverings a Must in Stores, on Public Transportation
April 14: St. Mary’s health officer orders that customers wear face coverings in stores, at farmers markets, and on public transportation. Cloth face coverings or other masks will be acceptable.
MD Cases Can Be Tracked by ZIP Code
April 13: State offers breakdown by ZIP code of confirmed COVID-19 cases; health department answer FAQs about food safety; governor announces budget, hiring freeze across state government.
TPP Extends Member of Year Nomination Deadline
The Patuxent Partnership is accepting nominations for its 2019 Member of the Year award. To accommodate the recent changes in work scheduling, the nominations are now due May 1, 2020.
Distance Volunteering Opportunities Here
There are volunteer opportunities throughout the 5th District of Maryland that can help family and neighbors weather the coronavirus outbreak that adhere to CDC guidance to help slow the spread of virus and minimize time away from our homes.
St. Mary’s Will Provide Local Stats Daily
April 9: St. Mary’s County Health Department will update local data at least daily by noon; changes in operating hours for COVID-19 hotline.
Health Officer Reiterates Social Distancing Requirements
Dr. Meenakshi Brewster, St. Mary’s County’s health officer, addressed social distancing requirements in an open letter to local retail establishments.
New Hours for Drive-Thru Testing; Spike in Confirmed Cases Reported
April 8: New hours for drive-thru testing at MedStar St. Mary’s; state sees spike in new confirmed cases.
Number of Cases Still on Rise, County Creates Crisis Support Resource Guide
April 7: The Maryland Department of Health website reports the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Maryland has increased to 4,371. Reported cases in Southern Maryland: 46 in St. Mary’s County, 41 in Calvert County, and 136 in Charles County.
Hammett Leaves SMECO Board After 30 Years
Samuel “Jack” Hammett has resigned his seat on the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. He served on the board for 30 years.
