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Maryland, Virginia beaches closed to swimming after reports of washed up ‘medical waste’ – WTOP News
Popular beach destinations along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia are closed Sunday to swimming and even wading as officials investigate reports of “medical waste,” including needles, washing up on shore.
Popular beach destinations along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia are closed Sunday to swimming and even wading as officials investigate reports of “medical waste,” including needles, washing up on shore.
Swimming is not allowed at Ocean City, Assateague Island and Fenwick Island in Maryland, as well as Chincoteague Public Beach, officials announced Sunday afternoon.
The Town of Ocean City said that the beach patrol has closed the local beaches for swimming and urged “everyone to adhere to this closure until further notice.”
“We will work closely with the Worcester County Health Department and other public health authorities to investigate the source of the medical waste,” said Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald.
He added that the situation is “serious, especially given the combination of rough seas and the current health concerns.”
There is no estimate on when the beaches may reopen to swimming. Visitors in the area are urged to wear shoes and should be “avoiding the ocean entirely,” Theobald said.
The Town of Fenwick Island also closed its beaches to swimming Sunday, citing reports of waste washing to shore, according to a Facebook post from the town’s government.
The National Park Service said there are closures on the Maryland side of Assateague Island National Seashore because of the reports of medical waste.
The North End of Assateague Island is closed to all visitors and the beaches in the Maryland District are closed to swimming and wading.
Chincoteague Public Beach in Virginia has also been added to the closure list. All ocean-facing beaches at Assateague Island National Seashore are now closed to swimming or wading.
Officials with the park service and with Fenwick Island echoed calls for visitors to keep their shoes on while walking on the beach.
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After an impressive inaugural season, The Saint James Performance Academy has a spot in the latest High School on SI Virginia Top 25 poll.
St James, which debuts at No. 9, posted an 8-1 mark, only losing to national No. 1 Saint Frances Academy (Md.) in its season finale. St. James posted a win over perennial Maryland powerhouse Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Thomas Dale also joins the Top 25 at No. 22 after eliminating then-No. 14 Manchester in the Virginia Class 6 Region A playoffs. Thomas Dale (10-1) next plays at No. 1 Oscar Smith in the region final Friday.
Oscar Smith, in pursuit of a second straight Virginia Class 6 state title, is followed by Maury, Varina, Green Run and King’s Fork. Huguenot, Benedictine College Prep, Saint James and Louisa County make up the rest of the Top 10.
Here’s this week’s High School on SI Virginia football Top 25:
Previous rank: No. 1
Record: 10-1
Last week: Defeated Lloyd C. Bird, 50-0, Virginia Class 6 Region A semifinal
This week: vs. No. 22 Thomas Dale, Virginia Class 6 Region A final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 2
Record: 11-1
Last week: Defeated Warwick, 42-10, Virginia Class 5 Region B semifinal
This week: at No. 5 King’s Fork, Virginia Class 5 Region B final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 3
Record: 10-2
Last week: Defeated then-No. 13 Dinwiddie, 14-0, Virginia Class 4 Region B semifinal
This week: vs. No. 7 Huguenot, Virginia Class 4 Region B final, Nov. 29
Previous rank: No. 4
Record: 11-0
Last week: Defeated Salem-Virginia Beach, 28-3, Virginia Class 5 Region A semifinal
This week: vs. No. 13 Indian River, Virginia Class 5 Region A final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 5
Record: 11-1
Last week: Defeated Bethel, 45-28, Virginia Class 5 Region B semifinal
This week: vs. No. 2 Maury, Virginia Class 5 Region B final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 6
Record: 10-1
Last week: Defeated John Champe, 41-0, Virginia Class 5 Region D semifinal
This week: vs. No. 14 RIverbend, Virginia Class 5 Region D final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 8
Record: 11-1
Last week: Defeated then-No. 7 Louisa County, 34-11, Virginia Class 4 Region B semifinal
This week: vs. No. 3 Varina, Virginia Class 4 Region B final, Nov. 29
Previous rank: No. 10
Record: 11-1
SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION I CHAMPION
Previous rank: Not ranked
Record: 8-1
SEASON COMPLETE
Previous rank: No. 7
Record: 11-1
Last week: Lost to then-No. 8 Huguenot, 34-11, Virginia Class 4 Region B semifinal
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 4 REGION B SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: No. 11
Record: 9-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION I FINALIST
Previous rank: No. 12
Record: 12-0
Last week: Defeated Thomas Jefferson-Richmond, 20-13, Virginia Class 2 Region A semifinal
This week: vs. Poquoson, Virginia Class 2 Region A final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 15
Record: 10-2
Last week: Defeated Cox, 42-3, Virginia Class 5 Region A semifinal
This week: at No. 4 Green Run, Virginia Class 5 Region A final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 17
Record: 11-0
Last week: Defeated Potomac Falls, 56-6, Virginia Class 5 Region D semifinal
This week: at No. 6 Stone Bridge, Virginia Class 5 Region D final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 13
Record: 11-1
Last week: Lost to No. 3 Varina, 14-0, Virginia Class 4 Region B semifinal
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 4 REGION B SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: No. 16
Record: 9-3
Last week: Defeated William Fleming, 37-7, Virginia Class 5 Region C semifinal
This week: vs. Hermitage, Virginia Class 5 Region C final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 18
Record: 11-1
Last week: Defeated Smithfield, 35-6, Virginia Class 4 Region A semifinal
This week: vs. Phoebus, Virginia Class 4 Region A final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 19
Record: 7-2
SEASON COMPLETE
Previous rank: No. 21
Record: 9-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION II CHAMPION
Previous rank: No. 23
Record: 9-2
Last week: Defeated Fairfax, 28-7, Virginia Class 6 Region C semifinal
This week: vs. Lake Braddock, Virginia Class 6 Region C final, Nov. 29
Previous rank: No. 24
Record: 10-2
Last week: Defeated then-No. 9 Battlefield, 21-6, Virginia Class 6 Region B semifinal
This week: vs. No. 23 Woodbridge, Virginia Class 6 Region B final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: Not ranked
Record: 10-1
Last week: Defeated then-No. 14 Manchester, 27-21, Virginia Class 6 Region A semifinal
This week: at No. 1 Oscar Smith, Virginia Class 6 Region A final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 25
Record: 11-1
Last week: Defeated Colonial Forge, 35-34, Virginia Class 6 Region B semifinal
This week: at No. 21 North Stafford, Virginia Class 6 Region B final, Nov. 28
Previous rank: No. 9
Record: 10-2
Last week: Lost to then-No. 24 North Stafford, 21-6, Virginia Class 6 Region B semifinal
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 6 REGION B SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: No. 14
Record: 10-2
Last week: Lost to Thomas Dale, 27-21, Virginia Class 6 Region A semifinal
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 6 REGION A SEMIFINALIST
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