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Sick Raccoon In College Park Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department
The Prince George's County Department of Health is cautioning that a sick raccoon found in College Park last week has tested positive for rabies. An alert was issued on Wednesday advising that the animal was found in the 5200 block of Iroquois Street on Thursday, April 11, "appearing very ill and weak" before it was captured alive by members of the Animal Services Division. The Maryland Department of Health confirmed this week that the raccoon tested positive for rabies. Health officials said that anyone or any animals that may have had contact with a raccoon in the area between Marc…
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Case Of Measles Confirmed In Maryland Resident Who Recently Traveled: Health Officials
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed a positive case of measles in a Montgomery County resident who recently traveled internationally and through the area. An alert was issued late on Thursday, Feb. 1, when a person tested positive for the virus after traveling through the region. Anyone who was in these locations at these times may have been exposed, according to the Department of Health: Washington Dulles International Airport between 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27; Claridge House on Lyottonsville Road in Silver Spring between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on J…
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First Tickborne-Related Powassan Virus Death Reported In Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health has announced the first travel-related case and death due to the tickborne illness Powassan. Officials confirmed that a local resident tested positive in late September, and it was confirmed earlier this week after being bitten by an infected tick. Maryland's Deputy Secretary for Public Health Nilesh Kalyanaraman said that the person who was infected came home to Maryland after being bitten by the bug during a trip to Canada. "We are very saddened to report the first death due to the Powassan virus in our state," Kalyanaraman said. "The individual con…
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First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In Maryland This Year
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in 2023. On Wednesday, an alert was issued by the agency advising that an adult living in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland has tested positive for the virus and is now recovering from the infection. The human case comes after several pools of mosquitos tested positive for the virus over the summer. West Nile virus infections have been rare in Maryland, with the state recording four cases in 2021 and just single cases in 2020 and 2022. "We are in the season when the West Nile virus can spread in Mar…
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Maryland Reports First Malaria Case Not Tied To Travel In Decades
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed a positive case of locally acquired malaria in a resident who lives in the National Capital Region. On Friday, Aug. 18, officials confirmed that a person has been hospitalized and is in recovery - while stressing that they did not recently travel outside of the US or other states where malaria is more prevalent. Health officials did not specify the exact location of the malaria case. Thousands of cases of malaria are reported annually in the country, though typically cases occur from people returning stateside from international travel.…
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New Batch Of Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In Maryland Neighborhoods
The dog days of summer have brought mosquitos carrying the West Nile Virus to another neighborhood in Maryland. In Prince George's County, the Maryland Department of Agriculture said that mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus in Laurel, following similar reports in different parts of the state. The latest batch of mosquitoes were trapped at the Highpoint Trail and Overlook Way, as well as Oxford Drive and Northlake Court. In response, there will be an unscheduled spraying on Sunday in Laurel surrounding the trap sites where the mosquitoes were located. "The department’s Mosq…
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More Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In New Maryland Neighborhoods
Mosquitos in different parts of Maryland have tested positive for the West Nile virus, health officials are advising. Last week, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced that mosquitos trapped in two parts of the region tested positive, representing the first cases identified this year. More recently, there were more found in the Bowie area of Prince George's County that tested positive for the virus. As of Saturday, July 29, there were still no human cases confirmed. The Maryland Department of Agriculture said that it will be spraying a specific solution in the areas where…
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Mother Left Child In Hot Car For Hours In Hyattsville Amid Heatwave In Maryland, Police Say
A 29-year-old Maryland mother is facing charges after leaving her child alone in the car for hours amid the ongoing heatwave throughout the region. With temperatures expected to reach potentially dangerous levels, members of the Hyattsville Police Department were alerted by a Good Samaritan on Friday afternoon when they found a small girl locked alone in a car. The incident was reported in the 3800 block of Oliver Street on Friday, July 28. Upon arrival, officers found a 5-year-old girl locked inside a vehicle with the window cracked, which gave them enough room to reach in and unlock the…
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Mosquitos Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Parts Of Maryland
Mosquitos in parts of Maryland have tested positive for the West Nile virus, health officials are advising. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced that mosquitos trapped in two parts of the region tested positive, representing the first cases identified this year. As of Thursday, July 20, there were still no human cases confirmed. The Maryland Department of Agriculture said that it will be spraying a specific solution in the areas where the mosquitos tested positive. Spraying is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 23 near the intersection of C…
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Hyattsville-Based Company Recalling Hundreds Of Pounds Of Frozen Dumplings
A Maryland-based food company is recalling more than 1,500 pounds of popular frozen meat and chicken dumplings that were never properly inspected before being shipped out to retailers across the region. Mulan Dumpling, in Hyattsville, is recalling multiple products that were produced without a federal inspection, the US Department of Agriculture's Food and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. Products recalled include: Eight-ounce plastic bags containing 10 pieces of "Mulan Dumpling Pork & Cabbage Dumplings;" Mulan Dumpling Pork & Cabbage DumplingsUSDA Eight-ounce…
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First Heat-Related Death Of Summer Reported In Maryland
A 52-year-old Cecil County man has become the first heat-related death this year in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Health issued an alert on Thursday, July 13 advising of the man's death, though few details were released. Each year, health officials monitor temperature conditions and incidents of heat-related illness and death between May and September, officials said. "Marylanders should never leave children or pets in a car for any time during hot weather, even with the windows cracked, and are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors or relatives to ensure they have a cool place t…
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Dangerous Algae Mats Spotted In Maryland Waters, Department Of Natural Resources Warns
Pet owners in Maryland are being advised to keep an eye out after potentially dangerous algae was found in parts of the Potomac River. The Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources issued an alert to the public after algae mats were detected in Montgomery County in the areas from Edwards Ferry to Great Falls. PET HEALTH ALERT: Algae mats have been detected in the Potomac River from Edwards Ferry to Great Falls, Montgomery County. This could be harmful to animals. Pet owners are advised to keep their animals out of the water in this area until furth…
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Maryland Man Found Not Criminally Responsible In Stepdad's Killing Over Internet Search History
A 21-year-old Maryland man has been found guilty but not criminally responsible for stabbing his stepdad to death in March 2022, authorities announced. Sergio Elysee Koyangbo, of Bethesda, was committed to the Maryland Department of Health, and will be held in a medical facility pending future evaluations, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office said in a release. Koyangbo had been charged with first-degree murder in the Sunday, March 6 stabbing death of his stepfather, 46-year-old David Beasley, in the 5600 block of Lambeth Road, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Accordi…
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Watch What You Eat: Maryland DOH Issues Advisory For Possibly Contaminated Mushrooms
A consumer advisory for certain mushrooms that may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria shipped stateside from China has been issued by the Maryland Department of Health. Enoki mushrooms that traveled from Shandong Youhe Biotechnology Co Ltd. in the Shandong Province in China have been collected and sampled by the Department of Health earlier this month and tested positive for the bacteria. According to health officials in Maryland, they are working with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other states to investigate the source of the contamination, which is not linked to a sepa…
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Department Of Health Reports Maryland's First Cold Weather-Related Death Of Winter
Winter is here. The Maryland Department of Health is reporting the first cold-related illness death statewide for the 2022-2023 winter weather season after a woman between the age of 60 and 70 died in Baltimore City. Officials announced the death on Friday, Dec. 2. No other details surrounding the death of the woman were immediately released by the Department of Health. The Department of Health is cautioning area residents to be aware of themselves and their neighbors as temperatures continue to drop as the calendar turns to the heart of winter. “To prevent the onset of cold-related ill…
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Maryland Department Of Health Reports First Human Monkeypox-Related Death
With the COVID-19 threat looming on the back burner, the Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first monkeypox-related death of a human statewide. On Friday, Oct. 21, the agency announced that an immunocompromised Maryland resident has died, and the virus was a contributing factor, made more severe by the person’s health. Officials said that the Department of Health "will not be providing additional information to protect patient confidentiality." According to the Department of Health, “monkeypox is a rare but serious illness caused by infection with the monkeypox vir…
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West Nile Virus Case Reported In Maryland
Maryland has its first case of West Nile Virus of the year, officials announced. An adult in the Baltimore area tested positive for the virus, the state's health department said Thursday, Aug. 25. “We are in the season when we start to see West Nile virus spread in Maryland,” said MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Dr. Jinlene Chan. “We urge people to be vigilant and take steps to avoid infection. Disease surveillance teams are closely monitoring for any signs of increased numbers of infected mosquitoes that may turn up in areas across the state." The West Nile virus is trans…
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19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year
Students and staff members preparing to return to the classroom in Prince George's County will be required to mask up as the district contends with the latest wave of new COVID-19 cases. District officials announced on Friday, Aug. 12 that they are updating the mask requirements in all schools and facilities “until further notice,” beginning as of Monday, Aug. 15 following a recommendation from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Students in Prince George's County are scheduled to return to class beginning on Monday, Aug. 29. “When responding to public health threats such as COV…
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'Grease' Actor Eddie Deezen Deemed Unfit To Stand Trial In Maryland Assault Case
“Grease” actor Eddie Deezen was found to be incompetent and unfit to stand trial after allegedly burglarizing a nursing home in Maryland earlier this year, according to multiple reports. An order obtained by TMZ on Monday, Aug. 8 ruled that the 65-year-old actor could not take the stand at trial due to unspecified mental disorders. Instead, he was transferred to the Maryland Department of Health for treatment, officials said. He will continue to be treated until the court believes he is no longer a threat to himself or the public. In April, Deezen was arrested for burglary, trespassing, …
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First Human Monkeypox Case Reported In St. Mary’s County
The first human monkeypox case has been confirmed in St. Mary's County. The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been notified of a human monkeypox virus infection in a local resident, officials announced on Monday, July 18. The person is isolating from others and is recovering, according to health officials. The Health Department has also begun the process of contact tracing and notifying anyone who may have been exposed to the virus. “The risk of transmission to the general community at this time is believed to be low,” officials said. "(The St. Mary's County Health Department) enco…
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Three Presumed Cases Of Monkeypox Being Reported In Maryland: Report
There have now been three presumed human monkeypox cases identified in Maryland, according to a wbaltv.com report. Last week, the first presumed monkeypox infection was identified in a resident from the National Capital Region, though he presented only mild symptoms and did not require hospitalization. On Wednesday, June 22, the Maryland Department of Health reportedly announced that there have been additional potential cases identified, and all are isolated and recovering in their home. The Department of Health is working with federal health officials to confirm all three cases. No other…
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First Heat-Related Death Of 2022 Reported In Maryland
A Baltimore man died in Maryland's first heat related death of 2022, according to officials. The 65-year-old man died in Baltimore County as temperatures rose in the area, according to the Maryland Department of Health(MDH). “As this tragedy shows, heat-related illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, can result in serious ailments and even death,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. Heat related illnesses and deaths are monitored by MDH from May through September each year. MDH urges residents that they should never leave children or pet…
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COVID Booster Wins $50K For Maryland Lottery Player
A Montgomery County resident is $50,000 richer, all thanks to getting vaccinated, announced the Maryland Lottery. Milagro Alfaro de Melgar, 48, of Ashton won the VaxCash 2.0 promotion prize after being randomly selected from more than 2 million eligible Marylanders in a drawing on April 12, say lottery officials. Milagro qualified for the prize after getting her COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in Maryland. While she was thrilled with the prize, Milagro states her reason for becoming vaccinated was simple: to protect herself and others, according to the lottery. “It helps sa…
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Maryland Department Of Health Donates 50 ‘Critically-Needed’ Ventilators To Ukraine
The people of Ukraine are about to get some additional medical support from the Free State. Governor Larry Hogan announced Monday, March 21 that the Maryland Department of Health donated 50 portable ventilators to front line hospitals in Ukraine. Governor Hogan said these ventilators will help treat children and adults who have been injured during the Russian invasion. “The State of Maryland continues to stand in solidarity with President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine,” Governor Hogan said. “We are proud to make this donation to help save lives and aid the Ukrainians in the fig…
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Masks No Longer Required Indoors In Baltimore; Optional In Schools
The City of Baltimore’s indoor mask mandate has been lifted. “Baltimore’s COVID-19 infection metrics are just a fraction of what they were a few weeks ago,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott in a statement. “We will continue to monitor our COVID-19 metrics and make informed decisions. The health safety of our residents remains my top priority.” The policy was lifted as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The decision to remove the mandate came after recent data trends showed a stark decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations. As of Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Maryland Department of Health determined that 77% …
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Cause Of Death Revealed For Maryland '16 & Pregnant' Star Jordan Cashmyer
The cause of death has been released for former "16 & Pregnant" star Jordan Cashmyer, of Maryland. The 26-year-old Baltimore resident died of fentanyl, despropionyl fentanyl and cocaine intoxication, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the Maryland Department of Health told US Weekly. It wasn't immediately clear if Cashmyer's death was accidental or intentional. The MTV show in 2014 detailed Cashmyer as she faced homelessness and unemployment, while pregnant with then-boyfriend Derek Taylor's daughter Genevieve "Evie" Taylor. A tweet from Taylor saying he and Genevieve …
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Covid-
19: Governor Hogan Declares State Of Emergency in Maryland Over Omicron
Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency to combat COVID-19 as hospitalizations have topped 3,000 in Maryland and cases continue to climb. He also signed a pair of executive orders: The first empowers the Maryland Department of Health to regulate hospital resources and staffing, while the second activates 1,000 Maryland National Guard members to help with Emergency Medical Services. “While we can’t manufacture doctors and nurses who don’t exist, we have continued to do everything we possibly can do at the state level in order to help our hospitals withstand this su…
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Marylanders Scramble To Find
Covid-
19 Test Kits Amid Virus Surge
Baltimore's health department and libraries joined forces on Dec. 21 to hand out almost 5,000 free at-home COVID-19 test kits within minutes as residents scramble to find them, according to CBS Baltimore. For weeks there have been long lines at Coronavirus test sites in Maryland with many reports of people being unable to find rapid tests or being turned away at testing sites. In Anne Arundel, businesses teamed with county officials to give out 100,000 test kits. The kits, were forced to be limited to two per home and can be picked up at the following locations: Anne Arund…
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Covid-
19: Cases Spike In Maryland, Omicron Presents New Threat
Maryland's health department reported a spike in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. As of Dec. 20, the Maryland Department of Health reported that “top-line” COVID-19 data was restored and it showed that an additional 28,541 cases have been confirmed since Dec. 3, the last day of full reporting before a cyberattack was discovered that disrupted operations. The website also showed the seven-day average for the testing positivity rate had jumped from 5.4% on Dec. 3, to 10.2% on Dec. 20. Not all of Maryland's COVID-19 data has been restored however, the state still doe…
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