Notice October 25, 2024: The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) phone system has returned to normal operations. Community members can contact SMCHD at 301-475-4330.

Local Public Health Advisory: Travel from States with Significant Community Spread of COVID-19

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 10, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is issuing a Public Health Advisory for anyone returning to St. Mary’s County from travel to states with significant or rising community spread of COVID-19.

Individuals returning to live, work or study in St Mary’s County from other countries or from any U.S. domestic area experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases and/or high positivity rates are urged to consider these public health recommendations:

Community members are advised to evaluate the COVID-19 case trends at their travel destinations before proceeding with travel. Data may change on a day-to-day basis and vary by jurisdiction within a state. Based on data available today, some states appear to be experiencing high positivity rates, including but not restricted to those listed below:

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Kansas
  • Mississippi
  • Nevada
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah

Additional travel information and public resources for assessing travel risks is available on the SMCHD website at: www.smchd.org/covid-19-travel.

For more information regarding COVID-19 prevention, local data, symptoms and testing, please visit www.smchd.org/coronavirus or call the COVID-19 Community Hotline at 301-475-4911, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. –  5:00 p.m.

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