High number of COVID cases at ECI
SOMERSET Co., Md. - Eastern Correctional Institution currently has the highest total number of COVID-19 cases out of all the prisons in the State of Maryland. The latest figures show that a total…
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Lewes Lights brings holiday cheer to Sussex County
LEWES, Del. - Lewes is lighting up in a very special way this year. Organizers came together to find a unique way to keep the holiday spirit going, with COVID-19 safety in mind.…
Coronavirus cases across the shore: December 4, 2020
DELMARVA - Here is an update on COVID-19 cases across the Eastern Shore. Maryland added nearly 3,800 new cases overnight, bringing the statewide total to 209,191. The state's positivity rate is also up 0.32% from yesterday, now at 8%. Locally,…
SWED announces new round of restaurant relief grants
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development is hoping to help local restaurants prepare to survive the winter months following the holiday season. "The more we can do to help them…
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional temporarily suspending valet service
SALISBURY, Md. - With the surge of coronavirus cases in the area, TidalHealth has announced that starting Monday, December 7th, valet services at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional are being temporarily suspended. We're told the decision was made to eliminate close interaction…
Cape May-Lewes Ferry suspending foot and bicycle travel beginning Dec. 7th
DELAWARE - The Cape May-Lewes Ferry has announced updates to its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective Monday, December 7th, foot passenger and bicycle travel will be suspended until further notice. In addition, indoor seating will no longer be available…
Major firefighter organizations coming together to ask for priority access when a COVID-19 vaccine releases
MARYLAND- With talk of COVID-19 vaccines being made available as soon as this month, major fire fighter organizations like The International Association of Fire Fighters and the National Volunteer Fire Council…
Somerset County Health Dept. addresses spike in COVID cases
SOMERSET Co., Md. - Somerset County's COVID-19 positivity rate is currently the highest in the state of Maryland. On Thursday, the percent of people testing positive stood at an alarming 20.34%. The…
Gov. Carney announces Stay-at-Home advisory, additional restrictions as surge in COVID-19 cases continues
WILMINGTON, Del. - Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health have announced a new Stay-at-Home advisory, strongly advising all Delawareans to avoid gathering indoors with anyone outside their household from December 14th through January 11th in order…
Coronavirus cases across the shore: December 3, 2020
DELMARVA - Here is an update on COVID-19 cases across the Eastern Shore. Maryland added just over 2,000 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the state's total to 205,399. The statewide positivity rate is up to 7.68%. Locally, Wicomico…
Wicomico Co. Health Department announces new COVID-19 drive-thru testing location
SALISBURY, Md. - The Wicomico County Health Department has announced a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing location. Testing will now be held at the Salisbury Fire Department Station 16, located at 325 Cypress Street. We're told this is due to increasing…
CHEER centers asking for donations for Operation Christmas CHEER program, seniors needy of essential items
SUSSEX COUNTY- The CHEER community centers in Sussex County are asking for donations to help give seniors a memorable Christmas. The Program Director for Operation Christmas CHEER said for nearly 30 years…
Lewes couple bringing holiday cheer with more than 50,000 lights, they say lifting spirits is crucial this year
LEWES, Del.- "It is just amazing and put you right in the Christmas spirit, I love it it's a labor of love that they have," Pat Hutchinson, resident in the area, said.…
Local businesses raise concerns over Carney's new coronavirus restrictions
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - In Delaware, some restaurants and bars are raising concerns after Governor John Carney announced new coronavirus-related restrictions. Among other things, the restrictions limit bars to table service. The owner…
Wicomico Co. Detention Center reporting several inmate COVID-19 cases
SALISBURY, Md. - The Wicomico County Detention Center is reporting approximately six inmate COVID-19 cases as of today, December 2nd. We're told the Detention Center has very stringent COVID-19 protocols in place. Facility personnel are partnering with the Wicomico County…
UMES professor volunteers to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trial
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - For weeks now developments with COVID-19 vaccines have been a hot topic. But some may be asking what the trials are like. Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice…
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