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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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 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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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, 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 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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To minimize the spread of COVID-19, effective Monday, March 23, 2020, all St. Mary’s County Government administrative buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Additionally, to protect the safety and welfare of county government employees, administrative leave is in effect for nonessential employees; essential employees should report or adhere to teleworking...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been notified that a Washington, D.C. resident who works at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Mary’s County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While this will not be classified as a St. Mary’s County case, the St. Mary’s County Health Department will conduct a...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has support resources available for students, parents and staff about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Resources on how to speak with children about COVID-19 are posted on the CCPS website at ccboe.com. The website includes fact sheets from the National Association of School Psychologists, resources for families of English Language Learners...
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is leading the coronavirus response and has taken a major role nationwide as chair of the National Governor's Association.
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that all instruction and college work-functions will operate remotely and access to CSM’s campuses is restricted to pre-approved and authorized personnel, effective Thursday, March 19. CSM will maintain in this operational status through April 3. “In what has been a very short period of time, we have...
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The St. Mary’s County Library offers an option for all citizens to sign up for a free Library Card through the St. Mary’s County Library website, www.stmalib.org. Simply click on ‘Get a Library Card’ under ‘Library Services’ on the homepage. When you apply online, you will receive a temporary Library Card number that can...
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The following is the updated list of closings, cancellations and postponements related to the COVID-19 pandemic. While at this time, there are no identified cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County, residents are encouraged to continue social distancing measures by avoiding crowded areas and restricting travel and localize movement. St. Mary’s County Government Operations...
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The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) and St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) have partnered to ensure that public water supply is available to MetCom customers. “Our primary concern at this time is the health and safety of our customers, the continued protection of the citizens of St. Mary’s County, and our desire...
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Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Maryland state courts will require only essential employees to report to courthouse locations and court offices. Court locations and offices will be minimally staffed to hear emergency court matters and to answer calls between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All other employees able to work from home will...
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On Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Hogan appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room and PBS Newshour to update the public on Maryland’s unprecedented response to the coronavirus pandemic. The appearance came just hours after Governor Hogan enacted new vital actions to keep Marylanders safe – including closing bars and restaurants, expanding the ban on...
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UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan today ordered the closure of bars and restaurants, and expanded the prohibition on gatherings to those of more than 50 people—the latest in a series of unprecedented actions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also announced a public health surge to combat this crisis and ensure...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has canceled several events due to the school closure in effect from March 16 to March 27. The following is a list of canceled events during the closure. Announcements of any make up activities or rescheduled events, as well as any newly canceled events, will be made as determined....
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services is offering meals to students through the Summer Meals Program. Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course...
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Although there have been no identified cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County, Commissioner President Randy Guy has declared a State of Emergency effective Saturday, March 14, 2020. The emergency declaration follows a similar measure signed by Governor Larry Hogan March 5. The declaration authorizes the Commissioner President “to take such measures as necessary...
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A military retiree dependent seeking care at Joint Base Andrews Malcolm Grow Clinic on March 11 tested positive for the new coronavirus. Following a presumptive positive for COVID-19 through tests by Joint Base Andrews medical personnel, the individual is self-quarantined at home in Charles County, Md. This person had cold-like symptoms and had recently...
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As of Thursday, March 12, 2020, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County but in the interest of public health, the following cancellations and changes are announced: All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be open for regular operations until further notice and employees should report to work as...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “For Marylanders, the...
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UPDATE: The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) announced Thursday afternoon that the boys and girls state basketball tournaments have been postponed. The organization did not announce make up dates. St. Charles High School boys’ basketball team was scheduled to play Atholton High School today at 3 p.m. at the University of Maryland,...
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