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Medical Tents Positioned at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for COVID-19 Preparedness

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 20, 2020) - Although MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has been treating patients who have … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Announces First Local Deaths from COVID-19

Joint Press Release: St. Mary's County Government St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 13, 2020) — The St. Mary’s County Health Department is reporting the first two deaths … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Weather Closure 4-13-20

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 13, 2020) - Due to today’s inclement weather conditions, the St. Mary’s County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will be temporarily cancelled. Testing … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County COVID-19 Call Center Operational Changes

Joint Press Release: St. Mary's County Government St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 8, 2020) – Due to diminished need, as evidenced by reduced call volume, the St. Mary’s … [Read more...]

Update: New Hours for St. Mary’s County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 7, 2020) – Beginning Thursday, April 9, the hours for drive-thru testing for COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Local Resource Guide Developed On Telehealth Options for Behavioral Health Support

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 6, 2020) –  The COVID-19 pandemic may cause strong feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness and uncertainty in our community. Older people, people with chronic illnesses, youth, … [Read more...]

Survey for Local Healthcare Workers – Workforce Reserve for COVID-19

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 2, 2020) - In an effort to prepare the healthcare workforce and optimize resources at the local level for COVID-19 response, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is … [Read more...]

Twenty-three COVID-19 Cases In St. Mary’s – Community Spread Confirmed

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 31, 2020, 7:00 p.m.) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed additional positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in St. Mary’s County residents, … [Read more...]

Twelve Total Cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County – Further Case Count Updates Available on Website

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 30, 2020 - 7:00 AM) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that two additional St. Mary’s County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus … [Read more...]

Two Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 – Ten Total in St. Mary’s County

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 28, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that two additional St. Mary’s County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). … [Read more...]

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