School Food Program Closed May 28 Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been identified involving St. Mary’s County Public Schools employees; the public health response involves universal testing of individuals working in the food preparation and distribution system for community feeding programs. As a result, drive-up meal service at all locations will be closed Thursday, May, 28, for deep cleaning and employee testing.
Contact Tracing Efforts Ramping Up in MD
Maryland’s statewide contact tracing operation across all 24 of the state’s jurisdictions will be fully operational next week.
Coronavirus Relief Heroes Act Passes House
The US House of Representatives passed the Heroes Act coronavirus relief legislation on Friday. “Congress has taken important and meaningful steps to address this public health crisis, but more must be done,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.
Best, Worst States for Military Retirees
See where Maryland fares on this list of the best and worst states for military retirees.
Fishing Industry Relief Aid On the Way
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced an award of $4,125,118 for Maryland’s fishing industry through the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Another First for Space Exploration
SpaceX plans to launch veteran astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station on May 27. NASA administrator: “NASA will once again launch American astronauts on American rockets from America!”
St. Mary’s Begins Plans to Reopen Businesses
St. Mary’s County government officials announce plans to gradually reopen some retail, houses of worship and some personal services, such as barbershops and beauty salons.
MD’s Stay-at-Home Order Is Lifted
Gov. Larry Hogan announces the start of the first stage of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery, which includes moving from a stay-at-home order to a safer-at-home public health advisory.
Navy’s CNO Gilday in Self-Quarantine
Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Gilday will be quarantined for a week after coming into contact with a relative who has the coronavirus. Gen. Joseph Lengyel, head of the National Guard, tested positive on Saturday but then tested negative the same day in another test. A third test was planned Monday.
Service Members Should Expect Pay Hike in January
Service members should see a 3% raise starting in January 2020 under the federal budget plan unveiled by the White House in February. The top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee said the worldwide pandemic won’t change the potential national security threats facing the military, and lawmakers need to make sure that defense funding isn’t compromised.
