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COVID Answers with Choptank Community Health #3

January 19, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

As Covid Rates across the region continue to skyrocket the Choptank Community Health, and their partner, the Avalon Foundation have jointly produced an ongoing series that seeks to inform the Mid-Shore region about Covid-19.

Capitalizing upon the Avalon Foundation’s video production capacity and using Choptank Community Health’s medical resources, the organizations have committed to producing two video Question and Answer sessions a week to inform the local community.

This program features Choptank Community Health’s Senior Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer, Megan Wojtko, CRNP.

COVID-19 Jan. 19 Report

January 19, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Spy obtains information for the above chart between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Statewide data are updated about 10 a.m. each day. Johns Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

Key points for today

• Community transmission of COVID-19 remains high. Wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

• Talbot County’s 7-day average positivity rate is 24.26% and its case rate is 148.67 cases per 100,000 population.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 913,464, an increase of 4,040 in the past 24 hours.

• In the past 24 hours, 79 people died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 12,614.

• The state’s average positivity rate is 18.85%, down 0.92 percentage points from yesterday.

• The number of patients currently hospitalized is 3,051, down 9 from yesterday.

COVID-19 Jan. 18 Report

January 18, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Spy obtains information for the above chart between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Statewide data are updated about 10 a.m. each day. Johns Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

Key points for today

• Community transmission of COVID-19 remains high. Wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

• Kent County’s 7-day average positivity rate is 27.45% and its case rate is 172.08 cases per 100,000 population.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 906,209, an increase of 6,537 in the past 24 hours.

• In the past 24 hours, 51 people died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 12,467.

• The state’s average positivity rate is 20.25%, down 1.66 percentage points from yesterday.

• The number of patients currently hospitalized is 3,062, down 60 from yesterday.

COVID-19 Jan. 17 Report

January 17, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Spy obtains information for the above chart between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Statewide data are updated about 10 a.m. each day. Johns Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

Key points for today

• Community transmission of COVID-19 remains high. Wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

• Kent County’s 7-day average positivity rate is 27.01% and its case rate is 168.40 cases per 100,000 population.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 906,209, an increase of 6,537 in the past 24 hours.

• In the past 24 hours, 51 people died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 12,467.

• The state’s average positivity rate is 20.25%, down 1.66 percentage points from yesterday.

• The number of patients currently hospitalized is 3,062, down 60 from yesterday.

COVID-19 Jan. 16 Report

January 16, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Community transmission of COVID-19 remains high. Wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

• Talbot County’s 7-day average positivity rate is 24.43% and its case rate is 150.98 cases per 100,000 population.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 899,672, an increase of 7,870 in the past 24 hours.

• In the past 24 hours, 58 people died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 12,416.

• The state’s average positivity rate is 21.91%, down 0.94 percentage points from yesterday.

• The number of patients currently hospitalized is 3,122, down 159 from yesterday.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: Prescribed Burn Season Starts Again

January 16, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) announces that their prescribed fire program will begin in January. Prescribed fires are used as a management tool to reduce wildfire risks and improve wildlife habitats. The Blackwater fire crew, assisted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources, will be burning designated areas of marshlands, woodlands, and agricultural fields during the next five months on Blackwater NWR, Fishing Bay WMA, and small areas of nearby private land. The objectives are public safety, habitat improvement, reduction of hazardous fuels, and control of exotic and invasive species. Priority areas to be burned are near private residences and property adjacent to eagle nests, Delmarva fox squirrel habitat, and safety zones along public highways. Agricultural field burns are done to facilitate the farming and moist soil impoundment management program. Several small grassland areas will also be burned to control woody plants and maintain the fields in grassland habitat.

All prescribed fires will be coordinated through the Dorchester County Fire Control and the Maryland Forest Service. Local residents who see fires and smoke associated with the refuge’s prescribed burns can be assured that these burns are being conducted in a manner to minimize impacts to the environment and ensure public and firefighter safety. If all prescriptive parameters within the fire plan are not met, such as wind, relative humidity, temperature, weather, and fuel conditions, the fire will not be started.

Local residents should continue to use caution when conducting prescribed fire activities. Maryland DNR should be contacted for burning permits and the Dorchester County 911 Center notified prior to implementing any prescribed fires. Protecting life and property and maintaining firefighter safety are the number one objectives during any wildland fire event. To assist the refuge in preventing arson fires and prevent any unwanted damages from wildfires please report any suspicious activities or individuals seen starting fire on or around the refuge.

To report a fire on or around the refuge please contact the local 911 center and the refuge at 410-228-2692.

COVID-19 Jan. 15 Report

January 15, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Spy obtains information for the above chart between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Statewide data are updated about 10 a.m. each day. Johns Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

Key points for today

• Community transmission of COVID-19 remains high. Wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

• Talbot County’s 7-day average positivity rate is 23.87% and its case rate is 157.13 cases per 100,000 population.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 891,802, an increase of 9,880 in the past 24 hours.

• In the past 24 hours, 55 people died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 12,358.

• The state’s average positivity rate is 22.85%, down 1.92 percentage points from yesterday.

• The number of patients currently hospitalized is 3,281, down 82 from yesterday.

COVID-19 Jan. 14 Report

January 14, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Spy obtains information for the above chart between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Statewide data are updated about 10 a.m. each day. Johns Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

Key points for today

• Community transmission of COVID-19 remains high. Wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

• Talbot County’s 7-day average positivity rate is 26.65% and its case rate is 157.89 cases per 100,000 population.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 881,922, an increase of 9,986 in the past 24 hours.

• In the past 24 hours, 69 people died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 12,303.

• The state’s average positivity rate is 24.77%, down 0.68 percentage points from yesterday.

• The number of patients currently hospitalized is 3,363, down 65 from yesterday.

The Mainstay Introduces Two New Series in its 2022 Lineup

January 14, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Starting in February of 2022, the Mainstay, Rock Hall, Maryland’s non-profit live music venue, will feature a new live show every week on its diverse, year-round schedule. Two new monthly performance series for the upcoming 2022 season will take their place in the calendar.

Pianist Joe Holt

For the past five years, pianist Joe Holt was the host of the “Mainstay Mondays” series at the Mainstay. These weekly programs featured a unique collaboration with a different regional guest artist (from a variety of genres) every week. Holt is well known on the Eastern Shore for his imaginative, whimsical improvisations, as well as being a sensitive accompanist and collaborator, and for creating a space for all in the audience to join him. He commands a repertoire of moving ballads, familiar jazz tunes, as well as up-tempo burners. Starting this February, then on the First Friday of every month at 8 p.m., Joe will continue these collaborations as Host and Producer of the Mainstay’s new “First Fridays” series. Mainstay Director Matt Mielnick suggests that this is the perfect way to cap off a night’s entertainment following Chestertown’s First Friday daytime activities. Joe has announced his first few guests for the monthly series: On Friday, February 4 Joe presents a show he has named “In Love with Swing”.

Amy Shook on the upright bass and vocals.

His guest artists include Cody Leavel on sax and Amy Shook on the upright bass and vocals. Amy is well-known to local audiences as the co-leader of the all-women powerhouse 3-Divas Jazz Trio. Cody Leavel, from Rehoboth, DE joined the touring company of the Glenn Miller Orchestra immediately after graduating from college and has been playing professionally ever since. On Friday, March 4, Joe shares the stage with classical piano virtuoso Stephanie LaMotte. Stephanie is the Music Director of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Chestertown and the associate conductor and accompanist of the Chester River Chorale. This dual piano performance will be about a classical and a “jazz”/improvising pianist “navigating the universe together”. Joe quips that the show is the perfect occasion for a reminiscence of classical music humorist Victor Borge.

Cody Leavel on sax

February 9th will also see the start of the Mainstay’s monthly Open Mic Night series. Subsequently, on the second Wednesday of every month (beginning at 7 p.m.) the Mainstay will welcome area performers to take the stage and perform a sampling of their repertoire. The invitation is open to musicians (individual and small ensemble players) who bring their own instruments to perform both cover songs and originals. The Mainstay provides the sound system, and a piano will be available onstage. The event is perhaps best suited for people who perform on acoustic instruments. The Open Mic also welcomes original poetry recitations and short comedy bits. Players will sign up for a spot in the evening rotation upon arriving and will appear on the program on a first-come-first-served basis. Mielnick adds that the Open Mic format also provides the chance for local musicians to support the talented Kent County musical community, whether they are amateurs or professionals. These events are open to the public and there is no admission charged.

The Mainstay is also renewing its commitment to featuring the area’s best jazz, bluegrass, Americana/ roots, Gospel, and blues in its 2022 calendar. For more information visit the website at mainstayrockhall.org or contact us (410) 639-9133

COVID-19 Jan. 13 Report

January 13, 2022 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Spy obtains information for the above chart between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Statewide data are updated about 10 a.m. each day. Johns Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

Key points for today

• Community transmission of COVID-19 remains high. Wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

• Talbot County’s 7-day average positivity rate is 28.28% and its case rate is 143.30 cases per 100,000 population.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 871,936, an increase of 10,587 in the past 24 hours.

• In the past 24 hours, 63 people died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 12,234.

• The state’s average positivity rate is 27.91%, down 0.7 percentage points from yesterday.

• The number of patients currently hospitalized is 3,462, up 10 from yesterday.

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