St. Mary’s Has COVID-19 Call Center
A call center has been opened for St. Mary’s County residents needing more information about the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Community members can call the center Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm to speak with staff, obtain information about the disease, or get their questions answered at 475-4911.
St. Mary’s County COVID-19 Operational Update
As of Friday, March 13, 2020, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County but in the interest of public health, the county has announced some cancellations and changes.
Update: TPP Cancels Upcoming Reynolds’ Briefing, Other Events
The Patuxent Partnership has canceled its upcoming program March 18 with Lt. Gen. Reynolds, as well as its all-day program, ”Naval Aviation & Air Dominance and the Great Power Competition,” scheduled for April 2.
March 21 Fly-In Farmers Market Canceled
Historic Sotterley has announced that the Fly-In Farmers Market scheduled for Saturday, March 21, has been canceled.
Continuum of Care Focusing on Region’s Homeless During Crisis
The Calvert – Charles – St. Mary’s Continuum of Care says its No. 1 priority during the COVID-19 crisis is the health and safety of the area’s homeless population.
COVID-19 Precautions Spreading in Region
The presence of the coronavirus in Maryland is shuttering public events throughout the region, including the annual Maryland Day celebration at Historic St. Mary’s City where Maryland’s first statehouse was built and convened.
Canceled: March 14 FAA WINGS Program
In light of the current COVID-19 situation and after consultation with the FAA, St. Mary’s County Regional has postponed the WINGS events scheduled for this Saturday, March 14th, at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. The program will be rescheduled later in the year.
“The Future Is Here,” Dale Moore Quotes Wm. Gibson
Dale Moore, quoting science fiction’s “noir prophet” of cyber doom, if nevertheless an encouraging profit of the future himself — if we learn to lead with questions and then work cooperatively and creatively to resolution. And we’d better start now.
Pax Begins Investigating Potential for PFAS Contamination
NAS Pax River is investigating 18 sites where a fire extinguishing foam might have been used which contains a substance (PFAS) the Navy calls an “emerging public health concern.” In addition to Pax River being investigated, Webster Field in St. Inigoes, MD, will be investigated as well.
Webster Field Team Is World Expert at Landing System Training
Webster Field team is recognized worldwide as experts in developing, installing, and maintaining shipboard landing systems. International students from the United Kingdom and Italy recently completed training in St. Inigoes.
