Concern about Ocean City coronavirus cases
The weekend is almost here, meaning some of you are heading to the beach, including Ocean City, but that is fast becoming one of Maryland’s new coronavirus hot spots.
OCEAN CITY, Maryland (FOX 5 DC) – The Maryland governor has asked residents not to travel out of state because of coronavirus spikes, but traveling within the state may also be a concern.
Ocean City is fast becoming one of Maryland’s new coronavirus hot spots.
The number of restaurants in Ocean City that restrict service or even close their doors because some workers are testing positive is growing.
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FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis spoke to a restaurant owner who still has staff recovering from the coronavirus. They are finally reopening today.
Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar posted the positive case on their Facebook page and they are not alone. Several restaurants in Ocean City have been forced to cut amid jumps in coronavirus cases.
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Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan says Worcester County has seen an increase in per capita cases this month.
In Ocean City, 38 people tested positive through the end of June. Now, there are up to 113 cases.
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Meehan says it’s likely due to expanding local testing, noting that most restaurants that recently closed in Ocean City did so voluntarily, and that there are no plans at this time to change or reinstate any restrictions.
The Mayor of Ocean City says they want to continue emphasizing the importance of:
• Stay vigilant
• Wear masks in public.
• Practice physical distancing.
• handwashing
• Take personal responsibility to help curb the spread of COVID-19
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