MD Delegation Wants More Data on COVID-19 Patients
Members of Maryland’s delegation are asking the state to release complete COVID-19 demographic data on race and ethnicity, broken down by ZIP code, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
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.
Face Coverings Now Required on All DoD Property
DefSec Mark Esper: All people on DoD property, installations, and facilities must wear cloth face coverings.
New Safety Measures for Nursing Homes, Religious Services
April 6: 210 positive cases reported in Southern Maryland; governor orders new safety measures for nursing homes, religious services.
FEMA Calls for Face Shields; Lab at Pax River Responds
Demand for medical face shields has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 public health threat. And 3-D printers are stepping up to make the devices.
CARES Act Provides Funds to MD Jurisdictions
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, along with the members of Maryland’s congressional delegation, announced $48,404,965 to support counties and cities in Maryland in their response to the economic and housing impacts of the 2019 novel coronavirus. These awards come through the CARES Act.
Increase in Positive Cases; Food Programs Continue
April 3 updates: Positive cases increase; food programs continue in St. Mary’s; health department surveying active and retired health care workers.
Evidence of Community Spread of Virus in St. Mary’s, Reports Health Dept.
The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed additional positive cases of the novel coronavirus in county residents, bringing the total case count to 23. Additionally, there is now strong evidence of community spread of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s.
