Swimming is still off limits in Ocean City as medical waste, including hypodermic needles, continue to wash ashore. Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald said in a statement Monday evening the amount of debris has “significantly decreased,

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.

Visitors to Delaware beaches who are hoping for a dip in the ocean should check with community officials first. Decisions on whether to allow swimmers and surfers are made locally. The Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) makes the determination for beaches at Delaware Seashore State Park and Cape Henlopen State Park.

Days after garbage of unknown origin washed ashore in Ocean City, Maryland, town officials are reopening the beaches to the public, according to a statement.To

Ocean City and Assateague beaches in Maryland were closed Sunday due to a "significant amount of medical waste" washing up onshore. What we know.

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.

Ocean City officials have announced the reopening of the Town’s coastal waters to swimming following days of closure due to medical waste being found ashore.

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.

"As of this (Monday) morning, the waste and medical debris on the (Ocean City) beach is considerably less than yesterday.," according to the town.