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Department of Justice Announces Disruption of Hundreds of Online COVID-19 Related Scams

Department of Justice Announces Disruption of Hundreds of Online COVID-19 Related Scams

Federal authorities announced today that an ongoing cooperative effort between law enforcement and a number of private-sector companies, including multiple internet domain providers and registrars, has disrupted hundreds of internet domains used to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to commit fraud and other crimes. As of April 21, 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center...
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McDonald’s Gives Free Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Southern Maryland

McDonald’s Gives Free Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Southern Maryland

The special meals will be available at no cost for those in uniform, or those with valid ID, during breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating locations, the hamburger chain confirmed in a press release. “In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s...
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Maryland Reports 14,775 Confirmed Cases and 584 Deaths, an Increase of 582 Cases and 47 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 14,775 Confirmed Cases and 584 Deaths, an Increase of 582 Cases and 47 Deaths Overnight

Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 14,775 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 582 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 631 deaths, 61,754 negative tests and 981 patients have been released from isolation. http://coronavirus.maryland.gov COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 14,775 Number of negative test results: 61,754 Number of...
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Governor Hogan Writes to President Trump to Request Guidance on Using Federal Labs for COVID-19 Testing

Governor Hogan Writes to President Trump to Request Guidance on Using Federal Labs for COVID-19 Testing

Governor Larry Hogan, chairman of the National Governors Association, wrote to President Trump Tuesday afternoon to accept his offer to allow the State of Maryland to utilize federal labs for COVID-19 testing and to request guidance on how to move forward with this important federal-state collaboration. “Maryland is fortunate to have a plethora of...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Locate 39-Year-Old Patrick Thomas Brown Deceased, and Do Not Suspect Foul Play

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Locate 39-Year-Old Patrick Thomas Brown Deceased, and Do Not Suspect Foul Play

UPDATE: April 21, 2020, at 7:00 a.m: Patrick Brown was located deceased. No foul play is suspected at this time. 4/19/2020: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau is seeking the whereabouts of Patrick Thomas Brown. Brown is white male, 39-years-old, 6 feet tall, weighing 205-230lbs, and was last seen on April 13th...
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IRS, Department of Justice, and Federal Law Enforcement Encourages the Public to Remain Vigilant to COVID-19 Scams

IRS, Department of Justice, and Federal Law Enforcement Encourages the Public to Remain Vigilant to COVID-19 Scams

Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Kelly R. Jackson of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Washington Field Office are again warning taxpayers to be alert to phishing scams relating to COVID-19 economic impact payments that are already being seen.  The community must remain on guard against scammers who...
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Maryland Reports 14,193 Confirmed Cases and 584 Deaths, an Increase of 509 Cases and 78 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 14,193 Confirmed Cases and 584 Deaths, an Increase of 509 Cases and 78 Deaths Overnight

Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 14,193 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 509 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 584 deaths, 59,442 negative tests and 930 patients have been released from isolation. http://coronavirus.maryland.gov COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 14,193 Number of negative test results: 59,442 Number of confirmed...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Currently Seeking Assistance in Identifying Liquor Store Burglary Suspect in St. Leonard

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Currently Seeking Assistance in Identifying Liquor Store Burglary Suspect in St. Leonard

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance to help identify the burglary suspect pictured below. Investigation revealed the subject entered Buehler’s Liquor located at 4915 Saint Leonard Road, Saint Leonard, MD at approximately 11:20 p.m. on April 19th, 2020 through a side window. The suspect proceeded to take numerous pint-sized bottles...
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Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Acquires a Half Million COVID-19 Tests From South Korea

Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Acquires a Half Million COVID-19 Tests From South Korea

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has acquired 500,000 COVID-19 tests from South Korea’s LabGenomics. The governor was joined for today’s announcement outside Government House by First Lady Yumi Hogan. Following are the governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery; “From the beginning of this coronavirus pandemic, one of the biggest...
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Maryland Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases, 13,684 Cases and 516 Deaths, an Increase of 854 Cases and 30 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases, 13,684 Cases and 516 Deaths, an Increase of 854 Cases and 30 Deaths Overnight

As of Monday, April 20, 2020, Maryland Department of Health reports 13,684 cases and 516 deaths, an increase overnight of 854 cases and 30 deaths. Number of Confirmed Cases: 13,684 Number of negative test results: 57,713 Number of Deaths: 516 Number of Probable Deaths: 66 Hospitalizations: 3,014 ever hospitalized Released From Isolation: 917 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown Note: Parenthesis...
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Maryland Reports 12,830 Confirmed Cases and 486 Deaths, an Increase of 522 Cases and 23 Deaths Overnight, Sunday, April 19, 2020

Maryland Reports 12,830 Confirmed Cases and 486 Deaths, an Increase of 522 Cases and 23 Deaths Overnight, Sunday, April 19, 2020

On Sunday, April 19, 2020, the Maryland Department of Health reports 12,830 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 522 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 486 deaths, 55,061 negative tests and 914 patients have been released from isolation. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of Confirmed Cases: 12,830 Number of negative test results: 55,061...
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Governor Hogan to Unveil ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ Next Week

Governor Hogan to Unveil ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ Next Week

Governor Larry Hogan provided updates on Maryland’s COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery efforts, and announced that he will unveil the state’s roadmap to recovery next week. State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced that she has extended school closures to May 15. “We are beginning to see some hopeful and encouraging signs which have...
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EXCLUSIVE ARREST VIDEO: Calvert County Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect in St. Mary’s County

EXCLUSIVE ARREST VIDEO: Calvert County Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect in St. Mary’s County

On April 17, 2020 at approximately 2:21 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 300 block of Serenity Court in Prince Frederick, MD for report of shots fired. Deputies arriving on scene observed a black Kia SUV leaving the area with several bullet holes in the vehicle’s window. Investigation revealed...
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Maryland Department of Health Report 12,108 Cases and 463 Deaths, an Increase of 736 cases and 38 deaths as of Saturday, April 18, 2020

Maryland Department of Health Report 12,108 Cases and 463 Deaths, an Increase of 736 cases and 38 deaths as of Saturday, April 18, 2020

On Saturday, April 18, 2020, the Maryland Department of Health reports 12,308 confirmed cases, and 463 deaths, an increase of 736 cases and 38 deaths. 35 patients have since been released from isolation, with 145 patients hospitalized. Number of Confirmed Cases: 12,308 Number of negative test results: 53,062 Number of Deaths: 463 Number of Probable Deaths: 71 Hospitalizations: 2,757...
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon Announce All School Closures Extended to May 15, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon Announce All School Closures Extended to May 15, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, along with top cabinet officials, including Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon held a live press conference at 2:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon. Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon announced today that ALL Maryland School closures have been extended to May 15
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Maryland Reports 11,572 Confirmed Cases and 425 Deaths, an Increase of 788 Cases and 33 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 11,572 Confirmed Cases and 425 Deaths, an Increase of 788 Cases and 33 Deaths Overnight

Maryland, as of Friday, April 17, 2020, reports an increase of 788 cases and 33 deaths overnight. Which puts Maryland at 11,572 confirmed cases, and 425 deaths. Zero patients have been released in the past 24 hours, with 161 patients being hospitalized. Maryland reports over 2,300 negative test results. ALL information on these daily...
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10,784 Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, an Increase of 43 Deaths and 752 Cases Overnight

10,784 Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, an Increase of 43 Deaths and 752 Cases Overnight

Maryland, as of Thursday, April 16, 2020, reports 10,784 cases and 392 deaths, an increase overnight of 752 cases and 43 deaths. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 10,784 Number of negative test results: 48,059 Number of deaths: 392 Number of probable deaths: 67 Hospitalizations: 2,451 ever hospitalized Released from isolation: 736 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown Parenthesis...
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Three Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in West River

Three Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in West River

On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to W (between Sudley Road and Swamp Circle Road) in West River, for a motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned and subjects trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle, head-on style collision involving an SUV...
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Calvert County Board of Commissioners Clarify “Assigned Shopping Days by Last Name”

Calvert County Board of Commissioners Clarify “Assigned Shopping Days by Last Name”

UPDATE 4/15/2020: The Board of County Commissioners seeks to clarify recent news reports about restrictions on local shopping, specifically the days which consumers may shop in grocery stores. The public is advised there are currently no restrictions in Calvert County, Maryland. Citizens may continue to shop at their convenience. Confusion arose when the Calvert...
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Maryland Surpasses 10,000 Cases of COVID-19, Increase of 47 Deaths and 560 Cases Overnight

Maryland Surpasses 10,000 Cases of COVID-19, Increase of 47 Deaths and 560 Cases Overnight

Maryland, as of Wednesday, April 15, 2020, reports 10,032 cases and 349 deaths, an increase overnight of 560 cases and 47 deaths. Number of confirmed cases: 10,032 Number of negative test results: 45,731 Number of deaths: 349 Number of probable deaths: 64 Hospitalizations: 2,231 ever hospitalized Released from isolation: 607 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown Parenthesis = Number of confirmed...
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First Responders from Calvert, and Anne Arundel Save Two Men on Fishing Trip After Going Overboard in Chesapeake Bay

First Responders from Calvert, and Anne Arundel Save Two Men on Fishing Trip After Going Overboard in Chesapeake Bay

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Cadle Creek off of the Rhode River, for the open water rescue. The 911 callers reported they observed two people in the water without life vests. Firefighters and police arrived on the scene in under 5 minutes, with...
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Face Covering FAQs: Public Health Order for Enhanced Consumer & Employee Safety

Face Covering FAQs: Public Health Order for Enhanced Consumer & Employee Safety

CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. WHO? Consumers/Customers (over age 2) & Retail & Transportation Employees/Drivers WHAT? Wear cloth face coverings as recommended by the CDC *Cloth face coverings should...
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Here are Some How-to Instructions and Videos to Make Your Own Cloth Masks – All Southern Maryland Counties Require Use of Masks in All Retail Establishments

Here are Some How-to Instructions and Videos to Make Your Own Cloth Masks – All Southern Maryland Counties Require Use of Masks in All Retail Establishments

If you want to make your own cloth masks, here are some how-to instructions and videos: First up is a 45 second video from the Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who is also a Southern Maryland native (Chopticon High School):  Next is a how-to showing 3 different facemask designs and instructions on how...
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Calvert County Health Department Orders Face Coverings to be Worn in all Retail Establishments

Calvert County Health Department Orders Face Coverings to be Worn in all Retail Establishments

The Calvert County Health Department has issued an order for enhanced consumer and employee safety. The order identifies additional directives for businesses to protect customers and employees to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The following new measures will take effect Thursday, April 16: Customers should wear face coverings in grocery...
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Maryland COVID-19 Reports, 9,472 Cases and 302 Deaths, Increase of 536 Cases and 40 Deaths Overnight

Maryland COVID-19 Reports, 9,472 Cases and 302 Deaths, Increase of 536 Cases and 40 Deaths Overnight

As of Tuesday, April 14, 2020, Maryland is reporting 9,472 cases and 302 deaths, an increase of 536 Cases and 40 deaths Number of negative test results: 44,261 Number of Deaths: 302 Hospitalizations: 2,122 ever hospitalized Released From Isolation: 607 Cases and Deaths by County (deaths): Allegany 17 Anne Arundel 783 (32) Baltimore City 962 (29) Baltimore County...
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