Maryland officials closed the island’s beaches last Sunday when about 50 used needles, feminine hygiene products and other debris rolled in with the tide.

Ocean City is back open for swimmers and surfers, according to a post on the town of Ocean City's website. The water had been closed since Sunday after medical waste was observed washing ashore, according to the Maryland Park Service.

Ocean City is back open for swimmers and surfers, according to a post on the Town of Ocean City's website. The water had been closed since Sunday after medical waste was observed washing ashore, according to the Maryland Park Service.

Ocean City announced Friday that the beach is finally open again to surfers and swimmers. Here's all the latest information.

Ocean City, MD – The Ocean City Emergency Services has affirmed that the ocean is now safe for swimming and surfing following thorough clean-up operations.

After five days of cleaning washed up medical waste, Ocean City officials say they're confident swimming is safe.

Town of Ocean City officials have announced the reopening of ocean access. Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald released a statement on social media Friday morning, saying, “We are pleased to report that after multiple high tides and several days of beach sweeping,