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.

St. Mary’s County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Weather Closure 4-30-2020

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 30, 2020) - Due to today’s inclement weather conditions, the St. Mary’s County … [Read more...]

Expanded List of Symptoms for COVID-19

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 28, 2020) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added several new symptoms to its existing list of symptoms for COVID-19.  People with COVID-19 have … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Learning to cope with … [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...]

Two Residents at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Test Positive for COVID-19

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 27, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has confirmed that two residents at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in St. Mary’s County tested positive for the … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Reports Potential COVID-19 Public Exposure Risks

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 27, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has determined that a person confirmed to have the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may have come into contact … [Read more...]

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