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…
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St. Mary’s County Government and Community COVID-19 Operational Update for March 17
By The Citizen on March 17, 2020
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…
St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission Partners with St. Mary’s County Health Department on Public Water Supply to Customers
By The Citizen on March 17, 2020
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…
Maryland State Courts Reduce Staffing in Courthouses, Continue to Hear Emergency Court Matters
By The Citizen on March 17, 2020
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…
VIDEO: “We Can’t Wait,” Governor Hogan Explains Maryland’s Unprecedented Coronavirus Response on CNN, PBS
By The Citizen on March 17, 2020
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…
VIDEO: Governor Shuts Down Bars, Restaurants, Movie Theaters and Gyms Across the State
By The Citizen on March 16, 2020
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…
Drive-up Lunch Service Available for Students Through Summer Meals Program Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020
By The Citizen on March 15, 2020
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…
State of Emergency Declared in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 14, 2020
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,…
St. Mary’s County Government COVID-19 Operational Update
By The Citizen on March 12, 2020
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…
VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Major Actions to Protect Public Health, Limit Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic
By The Citizen on March 12, 2020
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…
VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces New Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland,
By The Citizen on March 11, 2020
Tonight, Governor Larry Hogan announced three additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland: A Montgomery County resident in his 20s who recently traveled to…
Due to Coronavirus St. Mary’s College of Maryland Students Won’t be Returning to Campus Immediately After Spring Break
By The Citizen on March 11, 2020
The following email was sent to students and staff at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and also posted on their website: Dear College Community, As…
Governor Hogan Announces Sixth Positive Case of Coronavirus in Maryland
By The Citizen on March 9, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state officials have identified an additional case of novel coronavirus in the State of Maryland. The state’s sixth confirmed…
Governor Releases Statement Regarding Potential Coronavirus Exposure Risk at Event in Maryland
By The Citizen on March 7, 2020
Earlier today, the New Jersey Department of Health notified the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that a person confirmed to have Coronavirus Disease 2019, or…
What does a “State of Emergency” mean?
By The Citizen on March 6, 2020
A state of emergency has been declared in order to allow Maryland to coordinate and request emergency resources and support in response to the COVID-19…