Mayor Issues New Declaration Extending Beach & Boardwalk Closure until April 30 Link to New Declaration Ocean City, Maryland – (March 30, 2020): The Town of Ocean City continues to take extreme measures to protect residents and employees from the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). On Sunday, March 29, the Mayor and City Council…
Flatten the Curve – OC Officials Urge Social Distancing Ocean City, Maryland – (March 27, 2020): The Town of Ocean City continues to take proactive measure to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). With warmer temperatures and spring sunshine, officials are concerned citizens will ignore warnings and not practice effective social distancing. “The spring…
Additional Measures Taken in Maryland to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Ocean City, Maryland – (March 23, 2020): Gov. Larry Hogan enacted an executive order today, March 23, to close all non-essential businesses, organizations, establishments, and facilities in Maryland. The order, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. today, is NOT a ‘shelter in place’…
Beach and Boardwalk Closed, Mayor & City Council Urge Visitors to Stay Home Ocean City, Maryland – (March 22, 2020): As confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) increase throughout the State of Maryland, and in Worcester County, the Mayor and City Council continue to encourage visitors to stay safe and stay home. Policy leaders met today,…
Town Buildings Close to Public Beginning Friday, March 20 Ocean City, Maryland – (March 20, 2020): With the first positive test of COVID-19 being reported in Worcester County by the Worcester County Health Department, Town of Ocean City leaders have made further steps to protect the health and safety of residents and employees. Beginning today, public access…