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Requirements and template for handmade masks

LEWES, Del. - Beebe Healthcare is accepting donations of homemade masks but has some specific guidelines for people to follow. The hospital has created an online template for a 3-ply surgical pleated…

Ocean City beach, boardwalk to remain closed until April 30th

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan announced on Monday that the closure of the beach and boardwalk will be extended through April 30th. This declaration also closes the Inlet parking lot. In addition, visitors and non-resident property…

PRMC announces entry point changes during coronavirus pandemic

SALISBURY, Md. - Starting tomorrow, March 31st, PRMC will implement a central entry point for patients with scheduled appointments and procedures. With the exception of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute and Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute patients, all must…

Del. Department of Corrections strengthening COVID-19 precautions and screenings

DOVER, Del. - The Delaware Department of Corrections announced on Monday that they have proactively further enhanced their COVID-19 operating procedures to build on rigorous screenings, protections, and cleanings already in place to keep employees and inmates safe and healthy.…

Worcester Co. Health Department reports third positive COVID-19 case

WORCESTER CO., Md. - The Worcester County Health Department says a third positive case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the county. In a statement issued by the health department earlier today, it was noted that "the resident was out…

Governor Ralph Northam issues stay-at-home order for Virginians

RICHMOND, Va. - Hours after a stay-at-home order was announced for Maryland, Governor Ralph Northam has announced the same for Virginia. This order states that Virginians must stay home except for limited circumstances, such as traveling to and from work,…

Federal Real ID deadline extended to late 2021

GLEN BURNIE, Md. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the Real ID deadline by one year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The deadline has been extended to October 1, 2021, giving citizens more time to become Real…

Officials announce 7th confirmed COVID-19 case in Wicomico Co.

SALISBURY, Md. - The Wicomico County Health Department says they have confirmed a 7th case of coronavirus in the county. We're told the individual in this case is a female under the age of 18. Her siblings were tested and…

Milford Perdue employees test positive for COVID-19

MILFORD, Del. - The Perdue plant in Milford is shut down for cleaning after two employees tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, director of corporate communications Diana Souder tells 47ABC the company is working with the Delaware Department of…

Three new COVID-19 cases announced on Virginia's Eastern Shore

ACCOMAC, Va. - The Eastern Shore Health District announced Monday morning that three more individuals in the area tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend. We're told that two of the three cases have no known travel off of the…

Wicomico Co. officials reminding public of playground, recreational space closures

SALISBURY, Md. - With the weather improving over the last couple of days, Wicomico County officials are reminding the public to heed closures of county playgrounds, pavilions, tennis courts, basketball courts, pickleball courts, and beaches. Day use areas at parks,…

Assateague Island National Seashore changing operations

BERLIN, Md.- Assateague Island National Seashore announced that starting March 28 it will be closed to all park visitors until further notice. They are making these additional modifications in response to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…