Military COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
DefSec Mark Esper says the military is experiencing a lower coronavirus infection rate than the general public, though the number of positive cases continues to go up.
Gilday: MQ-4 Triton Capabilities a Game-Changer
ADM Michael Gilday praised the MQ-4 Triton during recent Senate testimony. “The capabilities that the MQ-4 brings are game-changing in terms of long-range ISR at altitude, with sensors that we haven’t had supporting the fleet before,” the admiral said. Early this year, the Triton arrived in Guam, marking a significant step toward increasing the Navy’s Western Pacific reconnaissance and surveillance capability.
Website Highlights Coronavirus Relief Legislation
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer unveiled a website sharing video statements from House Democrats on H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which recently passed the House.
DoD Paring Down F-35’s Technical Issues
The Defense Department is slowly whittling down the number of F-35 technical problems with the fighter jet program’s most serious issues decreasing from 13 to seven during the past year.
Meals Program Schedule Through May 15; 7 Deaths Reported in St. Mary’s
April 24 Updates: Meals Program Schedule Through May 15; More COVID Deaths Reported in St. Mary’s
Pandemic Puts New Focus on Telework
Federal agencies and many companies are facing operational changes during the coronavirus pandemic. Employees are working at home in great numbers. Will these teleworking options be embraced when the health threat is over?
Protestors Press Hogan on COVID-19 Restrictions
ReOpen Maryland, a group organized to lobby Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to reopen businesses, educational, and religious institutions immediately, protested in Annapolis on Saturday. Some state lawmakers are also urging the governor to consider a regional approach to relaxing restrictions during the coronavirus threat.
Food Programs Continue; Telehealth Resource Guide Offered
April 20: St. Mary’s County Food Programs for Children Continue; TeleHealth Resource Guide Offered; Deaths in Southern Maryland at 26.
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.
