Authorities have closed beaches across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore. Officials are working to locate the source and determine when the waters will be safe for the public, Newsweek reported.

The Maryland Park Service banned swimming, wading and surfing at Assateague State Park after park rangers uncovered medical waste on Sunday morning.

According to Gregg Bortz, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the items included needles, needle caps, feminine hygiene products, and cigar tips. Following the initial discovery, additional needles were found on Monday, extending the ban. “There have been no reports of injuries or people encountering these items while swimming,” Bortz said.

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