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…
Only “Essential” Business Permitted in City Buildings OCEAN CITY, MD – (March 17, 2020): Enhanced measures are continuing to be made throughout the Town of Ocean City in order to protect the health and safety of employees, residents and visitors. During the current preventative phase of emergency operations, several Town facilities will remain open with limitations…
Mayor Declares Civil Emergency, Gov. Orders Bars & Restaurants to Close, & Modified Schedules Continue for Town Services, Programs and Events OCEAN CITY, MD – (March 16, 2020): On Monday, March 16, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan signed a local declaration of emergency proclaiming COVID-19 a health crisis in Ocean City. After following the strict…