Used hypodermic needles shut beaches in Md., Va. to swimmers
Maryland officials closed Assateague State Park to swimming or any other activities in the ocean. The Assateague Island National Seashore, both in Maryland and Virginia, prohibited swimming along ocean-facing beaches.
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.
Swimming banned in three U.S. states after medical waste washes up
Medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore from the ocean in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, forcing officials to warn people to stay off the beaches
New Jersey beaches are clear as needles and trash wash ashore in Delaware and Maryland
The New York Times reported that a similar spread of garbage washed ashore in Ocean City, Maryland and Dewey Beach, Delaware, which is 28 miles south of Cape May Point as the crow flies but local swimmers are safe for now.
60 agencies working to contain medical waste affecting Maryland beaches as FEMA assesses disaster potential
Sixty state and federal agencies were working Monday to try to contain an onshore wash of medical waste, including hundreds of hypodermic needles and feminine hygiene products, over the weekend along the coastline from Delaware to Virginia,
Medical Waste Washing Ashore In Three States Sparks Concern
Medical waste, including hypodermic needles, has washed ashore on several beaches in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, prompting officials to ban swimming in the affected areas. Maryland Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Gregg Bortz told the Associated Press (AP) over email that swimming,
Mysterious medical waste washing up on East Coast causes slew of beach closures
Officials are closing multiple beaches along Delaware, Maryland and Virginia after medical waste washed up on shores. Trash containing items like syringes began showing up along the coast of Assateague on Sunday,
Medical waste washes ashore in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware
Officials warned people to stay out of the ocean at several beaches in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia after they said medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore. The source of the waste was under investigation.
Swimming banned at beaches in Va., Md., Del. after medical waste washes ashore
Officials warned people to stay out of the ocean at several beaches in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia after they said medical waste washed ashore.
Beaches Closed in 3 States After Needles Wash Ashore
Things got disgusting along the shoreline at a few popular seaside vacation spots on the East Coast over the weekend, when medical waste started washing up at a number of Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware beaches.
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Ocean City reopens for swimming, surfing after medical waste found in water
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Delaware beaches closed to swimming after medical waste washes ashore
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (CBS) — Swimming has been banned at several Delaware beaches after officials say medical waste, ...
Swimming Ban Issued for East Coast States
Officials have issued swimming bans at several beaches in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia after medical waste, including ...
Medical debris decreased ‘significantly’ in Ocean City Monday, officials say, but swimming still off limits
Swimming is still off limits in Ocean City as medical waste, including hypodermic needles, continue to wash ashore.