LEONARDTOWN, Md. – 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). This brings the county into double digits for officially confirmed cases, while there are still results likely pending in the community. The details about these new cases include:
- A man in his 50s whose method of exposure is likely international travel
- A man in his 70s whose method of exposure is still being determined
On March 5, The Maryland Department of Health confirmed the first three cases of the coronavirus in Maryland. Just over one week ago on March 21, St. Mary’s County confirmed it’s first case of the virus from a woman in her twenties.
SMCHD is currently conducting an investigation into potential exposure to other community members. Infection prevention measures and social distancing are key strategies to slowing the spread of illness like COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home and away from others. If you need medical attention, call ahead to your primary care doctor or healthcare facility, or use 9-1-1 if in a medical emergency.