900 Marshy Cove News, April 23, 2020

> We expect the carpeting installation to be completed by Friday.  The materials have arrived at the installers warehouse. 

> The 900 Marshy Cove Annual Meeting of Members has been postponed. No date has been set. The meeting will be announced by USPS mail. You can expect a July or August date.

> We are still looking for a board member. please submit your nomination to mc900@comcast.net.  Nominate yourself! I am sure you cannot think of anybody more knowledgeable, creative, and noble than yourself. 

> Please be mindful of the best practices regarding the COVID-19 restrictions. We have many vulnerable people residing here at 900 MC. Please wear a face-covering mask in the common areas. Please limit visitors. Sanitize before entering common areas and after leaving common areas.  Our cleaning staff has been using more aggressive antiseptic wipers.

> The board is assessing lighting improvements for the garage. Automatic door openers for the garage to lobby doors are also under evaluation.

> Health tip: Oxygen levels in the blood are a critical measurement. A drop in blood oxygen percentage could be a sign of a respiratory infection. You can buy an oxygen sensor called an Oximeter at the pharmacy or on Amazon. They cost around $50-$60. You may have trouble finding one as there are few left on the shelf. Click here for Amazon Oximeter


Take care, 
900 Marshy Cove Board of Directors
George Breig- President
comments?  send them to mc900@comcast.net

Dorchester COVID-19 report

Roger L. Harrell, M.H.A.

Health Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Angela Grove

Direct Line: 410-901-8126

Email: angela.mercier@maryland.gov

Dorchester County Health Department Announces Two New Cases of COVID-19

Cambridge, MD (April 5, 2020) – The Dorchester County Health Department today announced two more diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in Dorchester County, bringing the total to four confirmed cases in the county.

The third individual is a female in her 40s and the fourth individual is a female in her 30s. Both have no known underlying medical conditions and have been directed to self-isolate at home. There is no known connection between the individuals, and contact trace investigations are currently underway for both. The Health Department will continue to share updated information to the public.

Contact trace investigations for Dorchester County’s first two confirmed cases, announced earlier this week, have concluded.

“As in most parts of our nation, we are seeing community spread transmission of COVID-19, which means we are all at risk, no matter our recent travel history,” said Dr. Casey Scott, Deputy Health Officer. “It is imperative that we continue to limit our exposure to others outside of our households by social distancing and staying home as much as possible.”

Governor Hogan issued a STAY AT HOME order on March 30, directing Maryland residents not to leave home except for an essential job or reason, such as obtaining food or medicine. Individuals experiencing flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath, should call their health care provider for guidance. Everyone does not need to be tested for COVID-19. Testing is only indicated in certain circumstances.

Visit coronavirus.maryland.gov for information and resources about COVID-19 in Maryland and follow Dorchester County Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dorchesterhealthemergencypreparedness for local updates. Dorchester County residents with general questions or concerns about COVID-19 can call the Dorchester County Health Department at 410-228-3223 Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm or 2-1-1 after hours. Call takers cannot share any additional details about the cases, but can help answer residents’ questions.

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Food Safety

Updates from the

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

What steps do I need to take to clean the facility/equipment to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

FDA-regulated food manufacturers are required to follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) and many have food safety plans that include a hazards analysis and risk-based preventive controls.  CGMPs and food safety plans have requirements for maintaining clean and sanitized facilities and food contact surfaces.  

·        Food facilities are required to use EPA-registered “sanitizer” products in their cleaning and sanitizing practices. 

·        In addition, there is a list of EPA-registered “disinfectant” products for COVID-19 on the Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 list that have qualified under EPA’s emerging viral pathogen program for use against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. 

·        IMPORTANT: Check the product label guidelines for if and where these disinfectant products are safe and recommended for use in food manufacturing areas or food establishments. 

·        We encourage coordination with local health officials for all businesses so that timely and accurate information can guide appropriate responses in each location where their operations reside.

·        Food facilities may want to consider a more frequent cleaning schedule.

Is the U.S. food supply safe?

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Currently, there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with the transmission of COVID-19.  

·        Unlike foodborne gastrointestinal (GI) viruses like norovirus and hepatitis A that often make people ill through contaminated food, SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, is a virus that causes respiratory illness. Foodborne exposure to this virus is not known to be a route of transmission.

·        The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. This includes between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. However, it’s always critical to follow the 4 key steps of food safety—clean, separate, cook, and chill – to prevent foodborne illness.  

Cambridge Associations of Neighborhoods

Greetings from the Cambridge Association of Neighborhoods (CAN).

As many of you know several local grocery stores (eg, Walmart, Harris Teeter, and perhaps others) accept on-line (internet) grocery orders for pick-up at designated times.  

We’re wondering if there are folks in the community who need someone to pick up these on-line orders for them because they lack transportation or are otherwise unable to leave their homes.

To assess the potential interest in a pickup service like this, we are asking you to contact us if you would be interested in (a) utilizing the pickup service, or (b) volunteering to pick up grocery orders and deliver them to you neighbors.

If interested in participating. please email tom.puglisi@comcast.net and specify whether you are interested in (a) utilizing the pickup service, or (b) volunteering to pick up grocery orders.

Thanks very much and BE SAFE!

Tom Puglisi, CAN Secretary

tom.puglisi@comcast.net

Take-out and Delivery Service

Click Here for more information

Dorchester restaurants still offering take-out, delivery; some have groceries, too While our non-essential retail operations are shut down completely for now for safety reasons, restaurants are still allowed to offer carry-out and/or delivery. Many of our Dorchester restaurants have pivoted quickly to do this. Some have changed up their menus to offer family-size meals, pizza kits, cocktails by the quart (yes, alcohol is temporarily allowed to be a carry-out/delivery item for those over 21). Some are even offering grocery items for your convenience. We've put together a list of which local restaurants are offering carry-out/delivery, plus their contact info. This list is constantly changing, so check back frequently or check the social media of the restaurant itself. The web page also includes shops and various other businesses and whether they're open or closed. Here's the list.  Dorchester Restaurants & More

Coronavirus in Maryland - click here for statistics

Confirmed cases are updated each morning from state reports. Fatality figures may be updated more frequently.

Keep your distance

Consistantantly adhere to sanitary practices.

Minimize your trips outside of your residence.