On Wednesday, March, 25, 2020, the 4th Calvert County case of coronavirus infection was confirmed. This person is currently recovering at home. As with previous cases, Calvert Health Department nurses have obtained detailed health and contact histories from this person within one hour of notification from the testing laboratory. Our nurses have already reached...
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Metro’s Pandemic Task Force today announced the strategic closing of 17 additional stations, effective Thursday, March 26, 2020, in an effort to conserve critical resources and protect the health and safety of Metro employees and the public. This follows drastic measures already taken to reduce travel on Metro to essential trips only, leading to a Metrorail ridership decline of 90 percent....
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that an additional St. Mary’s County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient is a man in his 60s whose method of exposure is likely international travel. SMCHD is currently conducting an investigation into whether other community members may have been exposed....
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Deputy State Fire Marshals charged a Calvert County man after determining he was responsible for intentionally setting a fire in the basement of a Chesapeake Beach home yesterday, causing an estimated $80,000.00 in damages. On March 24, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., firefighters with North Beach, Dunkirk, and Huntington Volunteer Fire Departments responded to...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has determined that a person confirmed to have the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may have come into contact with other community members. The potential public exposure locations, dates, and times are as follows: Weis Markets, 20995 Point Lookout Rd, Callaway, MD 20620 • Dates: March 12 and...
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The Calvert County Health Department does not endorse or promote for profit businesses. We are sharing this information for the sole purpose of keeping the community informed of services that may benefit those in need of specific information. These are the hours specified for senior citizens. It’s probably best to call the store of...
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Feed St. Mary’s, a dedicated Food Bank for St. Mary’s County, was established to provide a reliable and sustainable source of food for some 12 operational soup kitchens and food pantries within St. Mary’s County. Feed St. Mary’s officially started conducting business in March 2020. On March 20, Feed St. Mary’s, received its first...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s County Government are collecting the following unopened medical supply items: Universal Viral Mediums Nasopharyngeal swabs Facemasks (handmade masks may also be accepted – pattern and information here) Nonsterile disposable patient examination gloves, latex-free, all sizes Nonsterile disposable isolation gowns Surgical gowns (ANSI/AAMI PB70 Levels 1-4)...
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Governor Hogan announced new programs to assist small businesses. These new efforts are aimed at providing relief and helping businesses during these challenging times. Maryland-based business impacted by the Coronavirus with under 50 full- and part-time employees, or Maryland manufacturers, are encouraged to research these programs for qualifying guidance: Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency...
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On March 20, 2020, Deputy Durnbaugh responded to Breezy Point Marina in Chesapeake Beach for a firearms complaint. Calvert County Emergency Communications advised that a shot was fired from a mobile home in the marina. While approaching the vehicle, Deputy Durnbaugh detected the odor of marijuana. The driver, Raymond Francis Procopio, Jr. (48) was...
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The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for some people – everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Older people, people with chronic illnesses, children, teens, health care workers and first responders, and people with mental health conditions may be particularly vulnerable to stress due to the outbreak. “Feelings of fear, anxiety,...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that two additional St. Mary’s County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). • A woman in her 20s who may have contracted the virus while traveling domestically • A man in his 20s whose method of exposure is still being determined SMCHD is...
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On Monday, March 23, 2020 at approximately 12:21 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 5800 block of Larsen Street, Glen Burnie, Maryland for a stabbing. Upon arrival officers located a male subject, identified as fifty two year old Timothy Paul Gough from the 8500 block of Larsen Street, with apparent...
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U.S. Attorney Scott C. Blader of the Western District of Wisconsin today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or by sending a message to the NCDF e-mail address [email protected]. In coordination with the Department of Justice,...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has determined that a person confirmed to have the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may have come into contact with other community members. The potential public exposure location, date, and times are as follows: Outback Steakhouse (bar area), 23415 Three Notch Rd, California, MD Date: March 10, 2020...
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On Monday, March 23, 2020, at approximately 11:35 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Ridge, and Valley Lee responded to 46737 Willow Forest Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported house on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a one story residence with smoke showing. Upon entry, firefighters found fire...
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On Monday, March 23, 2020, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan gave an update on the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Larry Hogan announced an executive order closing all nonessential businesses. His order does not restrict residents from leaving their homes. Essential businesses providing medical care, as well as food and groceries will be permitted...
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The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) tonight announced the state’s third death as a result of COVID-19: a Montgomery County resident in her 40s who suffered from underlying medical conditions. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. The Department of Health has confirmed 54 new cases, and one new death overnight. A...
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A second Calvert resident has been confirmed to have coronavirus infection. This person did not have any travel outside of the Southern Maryland region over the past month, reinforcing the potential that anyone can become infected through routine contact within our state. This person has had no contact with vulnerable populations such as those...
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In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in an effort to allow for increased social distancing between officers and civilians, the Prince George’s County Police Department will soon begin taking specific reports over the phone rather than in person. This change will begin at midnight on Monday, March 23rd. This new effort will...
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On March 16, 2020 at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Autumn Gold Drive in Gambrills for a report of a suspicious person claiming to be a Secret Service Agent. Officers located the suspect near the residence and determined the individual was not an agent. Officers recovered...
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UPDATE: 11:17 A.M., The plane made a successful emergency landing, the aircraft’s nose landing gear failed upon landing, the single occupant/pilot is out of the aircraft, and NO injuries have been reported. On Sunday, March 22, 2020, at approximately 10:55 a.m., fire and rescue personnel from St. Mary’s County are responding to the St....
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On Saturday, March 21, 2020, at approximately 12:20 p.m., police responded to the area of Route 50 on Interstate 295, for the reported shooting. Officers arrived on the scene and located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was...
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On Saturday, March 21, 2020, at approximately 6:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Fred’s Liquors on Golden Beach Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single victim lying in the roadway in the area...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been notified that a St. Mary’s County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is a woman in her 20s who had known exposure to a person diagnosed with COVID-19. She is in good condition, has been isolating at home, and is being...
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