An extremely unusual situation has developed over the past five days. The Calvert Health Department has always been truthful with the information we provide. In the interest of transparency, we are notifying you of the following events that have occurred in relation to the 7-11 on Hallowing Point Road. On March 21st, a person...
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UPDATE 8:42 P.M: Thank you for all the tips and information in regards to the whereabouts of Elijah Mark Elliott. He has been located. 8:00 P.M., The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating Elijah Mark Elliott. On the evening of March 24, 2020, units from the Calvert County...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Advisory: Missing person has been located. Thank you. 1:20 p.m. If you see this woman walking around please call the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (410) 535-2800. Miss Olga has dementia and walked away from her home in the Chesapeake Beach, MD area wearing grey sweatpants, a gray sweatshirt, slippers, and is most...
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To help protect the health and safety of customers and employees, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices statewide effective at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 20. This operational change is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Branch offices will remain closed until further notice. All previously...
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Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “As of this morning, Maryland has 149 confirmed cases of COVID-19—up from 17 cases just one week ago. Today’s new cases in our state include the first infant and the first teenager. None of the cases of children under 18 are currently hospitalized. Two-thirds of our...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the SBA, the loans will help alleviate financial strain and allow businesses to pay...
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Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office commitment to the health and safety of our community is a top priority. In response to the CDC’s recommendation and out of caution to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 Virus, the following steps will be taken by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office until further...
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UPDATED: Businesses who paid their Maryland Sales & Use Taxes for March early may request a refund of their payment by emailing [email protected] or by calling 410-260-4020. To assist businesses affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, Comptroller Peter Franchot wants to remind business owners that he has extended business-related tax filing deadlines. Sales and Use...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, including limiting gatherings to 10 people, ordering the closure of shopping malls, restricting access to the BWI Marshall Airport terminal, and urging the use of transit for essential travel only. “Despite all of our repeated warnings...
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The first diagnosed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Calvert County has been confirmed. The person with the infection is under medical care and is presently doing well. This person has had minimal contact with others since becoming infected. The family members of this individual are self-isolating themselves per CDC recommendations. Those few individuals outside...
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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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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first patient ever transported by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command. On March 19, 1970, MSP’s “Helicopter 108,” crewed by pilot Corporal Gary Moore and Trooper First Class Paul Benson, was summoned to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and Falls Road for a patient involved in a motor...
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As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on people’s pocketbooks, there are reports that the government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to each of us. The details are still being worked out, but there are a few really important things to know, no matter what this looks like. 1....
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Following today’s press conference from the White House where it was announced there would be a 90-day extension of the April 15th deadline for federal income tax payments, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has announced that Maryland business and individual income taxpayers will be afforded the same relief. No interest or penalty for late payments...
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The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) released the following statement today in response to Governor Larry Hogan’s proclamation delaying the 2020 Primary Election and requiring vote-by-mail for the special general election for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. “The Maryland State Board of Elections fully supports the actions taken by Governor Hogan today. Our highest...
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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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