(May 7, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on Tuesday released a statement about a second employee who tested positive for COVID-19.

The association previously, on April 21, announced that a worker in the golf maintenance department tested positive.

The association notified staff earlier today of a second positive test, this time in Public Works.

The Board’s statement follows:

Symptoms of the COVID-19 pandemic have once again been recognized here in Ocean Pines, as a member of our Public Works Department recently tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at work on April 28 and also passed through the Administration Building for a brief period on April 22.

Other OPA staff who may have been in contact with this individual have been contacted and advised to take the necessary precautions per the CDC guidelines, including the 14-day quarantine requirement. The cleaning and disinfecting of work areas has been in place and will continue for the foreseeable future.

Again, we continue to emphasize sound hygiene and adherence to all state and federal guidelines for safety. Practicing social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands often is of paramount importance, especially at this time. Let’s all step up and do our part in helping to prevent the spread of the virus to our family, friends and members of the Ocean Pines community.