UMD Cancels Commencements Due to Rising COVID Cases
The University of Maryland announced Thursday evening that all commencement ceremonies and activities have been canceled due to a rise of COVID cases on campus. With a heavy heart, we… Read More
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Maryland COVID-19 Outbreaks Up 29% From Last Week
Active COVID-19 outbreaks in Maryland increased 29% since last week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich shared during a virtual media briefing Wednesday. Outbreaks increased 42% in childcare settings, 41% in… Read More
El Condado Proporciona Miles de Pruebas Rápidas en el Hogar para Grupos Seleccionados
El Departamento de Salud de Maryland recientemente entregó al condado kits de prueba rápida de COVID-19 para realizarse en el hogar, con el fin de distribuirlos en grupos donde existe… Read More
County Provides At-Home Rapid Test Kits to Select Groups
The Maryland Department of Health recently gave COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits to the county to distribute in groups where there is an increased risk of exposure or decreased access… Read More
Non-Emergency Line Handled Over 1 Million Calls During Pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic first reached Montgomery County in March 2020, the non-emergency line MC311 has fielded over 1 million calls, according to County Executive Marc Elrich and a Montgomery County… Read More
El Servicio 311 del Condado Atendió más de 1 Millón de Llamadas Durante la Pandemia
Desde que la pandemia de COVID-19 llegó al condado de Montgomery en marzo de 2020, la línea de no emergencia MC311 respondió más de 1 millón de llamadas, según el… Read More
Oficiales del Condado y MCPS no han Discutido otra Pausa en el Aprendizaje en Persona
Los funcionarios del condado dijeron que no han tenido ninguna conversación con las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) sobre una posible pausa en el aprendizaje en persona. “No… Read More
County, MCPS Have Not Discussed Another Pause on In-Person Learning
County officials said they have not had any conversations with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) about a potential pause on in-person learning. “We’ve had no conversations with MCPS regarding any… Read More
Concejo Asigna Millones para Ayudar a los Residentes y las Escuelas a Recuperarse de la Pandemia
Los miembros del concejo del condado asignaron el martes por unanimidad millones de dólares en subvenciones federales y estatales para mejorar las escuelas y ayudar a quienes experimentan problemas de… Read More
Rockville es el Nuevo Hogar del Centro Global de Prevención de Pandemias
Connected DMV lanzó un nuevo Centro Global de Prevención y Biodefensa de Pandemias en las oficinas de la Farmacopea de EE. UU. en Twinbrook Parkway, según un comunicado de prensa… Read More
Council Allocates Millions in Grants to Help Residents, Schools Recover from Pandemic
County councilmembers Tuesday unanimously allocated millions of dollars in federal and state grants to improve schools and assist those experiencing mental health issues that arose during the pandemic. About $2.75… Read More
County Residents Frustrated with Continuing Virus Variants
County officials predict we will reach an 85% vaccination rate locally sometime early in 2022. And even as officials debate when to lift mask mandates, residents question that idea. My… Read More