Maryland beaches in Ocean City and Assateague reopen, are clear of medical waste
Beaches in Ocean City and Assateague State Park, which closed Sept. 15, due to medical waste washing ashore, reopened Friday morning.
Beaches reopen weekend after medical waste contamination crisis
Authorities reopened beaches while some question what appears to be a delayed investigation into the source of the medical waste.
Beaches in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia closed to swimmers after medical waste washes ashore
Beaches in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia announced they were closed to swimmers Sunday due to medical waste that washed ashore.
Beaches Close in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia as Needles Wash Ashore
Beachgoers were urged to stay out of the water after dozens of hypodermic needles, as well as tampon applicators and other medical waste, were found on beaches over the weekend.
Update: Medical waste diminishes at beaches; ocean restrictions are case-by-case
Visitors to Delaware beaches who are hoping for a dip in the ocean should check with community officials first. Decisions on whether to allow swimmers and surfers are made locally. The Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) makes the determination for beaches at Delaware Seashore State Park and Cape Henlopen State Park.
Some Maryland beaches lift swim ban after medical waste washes ashore
After substantial amounts of medical waste washed ashore last week, Ocean City and Assateague State Park have now lifted the swim ban that was implemented.
Needles among medical waste washing ashore on Maryland beaches
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