June 8, 2026

Health Officer Reiterates Social Distancing Requirements

Social Distancing

Dr. Meenakshi Brewster, St. Mary’s County’s health officer, addressed social distancing requirements in an open letter to local retail establishments.

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For County’s April 21 Hearing, Email, Phone In, or Videotape Comments

Public Forum

The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a public hearing April 21. Due to social distancing guidelines, the hearing will not be open to the public. In lieu of making an appearance in person, there are four options the public can use.

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New Hours for Drive-Thru Testing; Spike in Confirmed Cases Reported

Reopen

April 8: New hours for drive-thru testing at MedStar St. Mary’s; state sees spike in new confirmed cases.

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Zoom Only One Security Concern

Ransomware cyber

On the heels of FBI warnings about the Zoom teleconferencing tool, federal agencies are increasingly concerned about numerous vulnerabilities across as teleworking expands the surface for hacking and attacks.

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Number of Cases Still on Rise, County Creates Crisis Support Resource Guide

Reopen

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.

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St. Mary’s Government Easter Weekend Schedule

Labor Day

St. Mary’s County government will observe the Easter holiday weekend with the following adjustments to current COVID-19 operations.

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Weiskopf to Receive Leadership in Law Award

Weiskopf

David A. Weiskopf, the St. Mary’s County government’s attorney, will receive the 2020 Leadership in Law Award which recognizes Maryland lawyers and judges whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities is outstanding.

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Face Coverings Now Required on All DoD Property

Face Coverings

DefSec Mark Esper: All people on DoD property, installations, and facilities must wear cloth face coverings.

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New Safety Measures for Nursing Homes, Religious Services

Reopen

April 6: 210 positive cases reported in Southern Maryland; governor orders new safety measures for nursing homes, religious services.

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Hammett Leaves SMECO Board After 30 Years

Hammett

Samuel “Jack” Hammett has resigned his seat on the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. He served on the board for 30 years.

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