Muslim Community Center Hosting Health Fair Saturday
The Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring is hosting the East County Community Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will be able to… Read More
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MCPS: Dile Sí a la Prueba
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) ofrecen pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas a los estudiantes para ayudar a mitigar la transmisión. El distrito escolar enumera las pruebas como una… Read More
MCPS Details Two Types of COVID-19 Tests Available
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers free COVID-19 testing to students to help mitigate transmission. The school district lists testing as an important strategy for keeping schools open and students… Read More
Festival ‘Oktoberfest’ de Gaithersburg es Cancelado por Preocupaciones de COVID-19
El popular festival de cervezas “Oktoberfest” de Gaithersburg, que estaba programado para el sábado 10 de octubre, no se llevará a cabo este año debido a preocupaciones por el COVID-19.… Read More
Gaithersburg Oktoberfest Canceled Over COVID-19 Concerns
The Gaithersburg Oktoberfest, which was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, will not be taking place this year due to COVID-19 concerns. In a statement, Carolyn Muller, Director of the Department… Read More
MCPS Hosting ‘Say Yes to the Test’ Event Saturday
Montgomery County Public Schools will host a “Say Yes to the Test” event on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a Sept. 29 bulletin. The… Read More
County Offers Flu Vaccination Clinics This Fall
Montgomery County health officials urge all residents to get vaccinated against influenza and will hold clinics for adults and children in October and November, they said in a statement. Seasonal… Read More
Hogan Clarifies Booster Shot Eligibility in Response to ‘Confusing’ Federal Guidance
Gov. Larry Hogan clarified COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in Maryland as he said the federal government has been offering confusing guidance. “There has been limited, confusing and contradictory guidance from… Read More
Hogan Directs State Health Officials to Accelerate Plans for Vaccinating Children Ages 5-11
Gov. Larry Hogan said he directed state health officials to work with pediatricians, school systems and local health departments to accelerate their plans for vaccinating children ages five to 11… Read More
Watch Live: Hogan to Provide COVID-19 Booster Shot Update at 2 P.M.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he will provide a COVID-19 update on Thursday at 2 p.m. The briefing will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Mike Ricci, Hogan’s… Read More
Funcionarios del Condado Instan a los Residentes a Vacunarse contra la Influenza
Los funcionarios de salud del Condado de Montgomery instan a todos los residentes a vacunarse contra la influenza y realizarán clínicas para adultos y niños en octubre y noviembre, así… Read More
Health Leaders Say Vaccinations for Kids 5-11 Could Happen by November
Montgomery County Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) officials are preparing for COVID-19 vaccine pediatric expansion eligibility for children under 12, and they have strategies in place. Federal health… Read More