OCEAN CITY, Md. – Authorities are continuing to investigate the source of medical waste that washed up along Delmarva’s coastline, impacting areas from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, to Chincoteague, Virginia. The waste, which included syringes and feminine hygiene products, first appeared on shorelines on Sunday.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) has taken the lead in the investigation, according to the Town of Ocean City. As of Tuesday, Ocean City officials reported that no additional waste had been found on their beaches, which were largely empty that afternoon. Ocean City City Manager Terry McGean said the town is assisting MDEM in identifying the source of the debris.
“MDEM is kind of the clearinghouse for the state in situations like this,” McGean told WBOC. He added that the town is awaiting guidance from the local health department regarding potential water quality testing before reopening the beach fully…