Medical Waste Found on Delmarva Beaches Sparks Closures and Concern
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Hypodermic needles and other medical waste have begun washing ashore across beaches on the Delmarva Peninsula, leading to the closure of several popular tourist spots over the weekend. Affected areas include Ocean City, Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, and Assateague Island.
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Hypodermic needles and other medical waste have begun washing ashore across beaches on the Delmar.va Peninsula
Ocean City and Fenwick Island officials are prohibiting ocean swimming after discovering medical waste washed up on coastal beaches Sunday, per the towns' social media pages.
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