The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force is pleased to announce official state recognition of the two new school-based health centers (SBHCs) in the county,…
Posts published in “COVID-19”
Effective Immediately, Naval District Washington Returns to Health Protection Condition Bravo / Bravo Plus
By The Citizen on May 2, 2021
Installations under Bravo include Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Naval Support Activity Washington, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity South Potomac while Naval Support…
Governor Hogan Statement on State Board of Education Vote to Require Full In-Person Learning for 2021-22 School Year
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement welcoming the Maryland State Board of Education’s unanimous vote requiring Maryland school systems to offer full in-person learning…
St. Mary’s County April 27, 2021 Commissioner Meeting Rollup
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. The Commissioners recognized important…
No Arm Left Behind: Governor Hogan Announces Drive-Thru, No-Appointment Vaccinations at Six Flags, Regency Furniture Stadium, and Ripken Stadium
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland has begun drive-thru, no-appointment vaccinations at the Six Flags America, Regency Furniture Stadium, and Ripken Stadium mass vaccination sites.…
St. Mary’s County Health Department Reopens for Select Walk-In Services on Monday, May 3, 2021
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will reopen to walk-in customers for the following services beginning Monday, May 3, 2021: Health Clinic Vital Records…
PNC Branch Donation to Support Launch of Health and Wellness Services for Lexington Park Community
By The Citizen on April 25, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force, in partnership with the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County, Maryland (HASMC), is pleased to announce plans for…
Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine, Maryland Halting Use of Vaccine
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen ) vaccine have been administered in the U.S. CDC and…
Despite Lower Travel Volumes During Pandemic, Motor Vehicle Fatalities Increase 6.4% in 2020
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
Despite fewer drivers on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motor vehicle crashes on Maryland roadways claimed 569 lives in 2020, an increase of…
FEMA to Cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 Funeral Expenses, Applications Open Monday, April 12, 2021
By The Citizen on April 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are…
Letter to the Editor – Organ Donation: The Heart of the Matter
By The Citizen on April 8, 2021
Yvette Jefferson is doing her part to raise awareness about the critical importance of organ donation. Years ago, Yvette’s father Junious was in end-stage heart…
Governor Hogan Announces Accelerated Vaccine Eligibility Schedule for All Marylanders
By The Citizen on April 6, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced the expansion and acceleration of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for all adults in the State of Maryland: Beginning today, Tuesday, April 6,…
Governor Hogan Announces 75% of Marylanders 65 and Over Have Received COVID-19 Vaccines
By The Citizen on April 1, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced that, according to CDC data, Maryland has surpassed 75% of Marylanders 65 and older receiving at least one dose of a…
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Re-Opens Main Entrance to Patients
By The Citizen on April 1, 2021
Beginning Wednesday, March, 31, 2021, the main entrance of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital reopened to patients. The limited visitor policy is still in effect, and…
Maryland State Police, Department Of Labor Warn Public Of Unemployment Insurance, Other Monetary Scams
By The Citizen on March 31, 2021
The Maryland Department of State Police and the Maryland Department of Labor are warning the public of an increase in unemployment insurance related fraud cases…