UPDATED: Another OPA worker tests positive for COVID-19

(Aug. 25, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association released the following statement about a worker’s positive COVID-19 test: 

“The COVID-19 pandemic has again hit Ocean Pines. A worker in the aquatics department tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at work on Aug. 20. 

“We have notified employees believed to have had close contact with the affected employee directly and asked them not to report to work for 14 days. 

“For the rest of us, it is important to continue practicing sound hygiene practices by frequently washing hands thoroughly, maintaining 6 feet of separation between others, and wearing masks when indoors or when social distancing is not possible. 

“The Sports Core Pool closed on Monday, Aug. 24 for semiannual cleaning and partial draining, and will reopen on Sept. 7. However, the Sports Core offices will remain open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon, for class registration. Fall classes at the Sports Core Pool start on Sept. 7. 

“Because of staffing shortages, the Beach Club Pool closed on Aug. 22 and will remain closed until this weekend. The Beach Club Pool will reopen on Friday, Aug. 28 and remain open through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 7. 

“Pending available staff, Mumford’s Landing and Swim & Racquet Club pools will remain open through Labor Day, and the Yacht Club will remain open through Labor Day, plus weekends in September. Please call the Sports Core office at 410-641-5255 for further pool updates.”