Report Available on Pax Munitions Response Site
The Navy’s engineering evaluation and cost analysis for the munitions response site UXO-002 former pistol range at NAS Patuxent River is available for public review and comment.
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.
SoMd Engineers Find Inexpensive Ventilator Work-Around
Engineers working out of the University of Maryland’s TechPort UAS Business Incubator located at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport have found a way to re-engineer the small breast pumps familiar to many mothers into ventilators to help save lives impacted by COVID-19.
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.
Army Launches xTech Ventilator Challenge
The Patuxent Partnership is sharing details regarding the US Army’s prize competition, xTech COVID-19 Ventilator Challenge.
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.
For County’s April 21 Hearing, Email, Phone In, or Videotape Comments
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a public hearing April 21. Due to social distancing guidelines, the hearing will not be open to the public. In lieu of making an appearance in person, there are four options the public can use.
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.
Zoom Only One Security Concern
On the heels of FBI warnings about the Zoom teleconferencing tool, federal agencies are increasingly concerned about numerous vulnerabilities across as teleworking expands the surface for hacking and attacks.
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.
