County Council Back in Session Tuesday After Summer Recess
The Montgomery County Council will hold its first fall legislative session on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The council has been in summer recess since early August. Council… Read More
Health Connect
MCPS Aclara las Inquietudes de la Guía Sanitaria Respecto a la Cuarentena
El regreso a clases ha generado muchas preguntas e inquietudes en lo que respecta a las políticas de cuarentena de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS). En respuesta,… Read More
Portal de Salud de Montgomery Desglosa los Datos de COVID-19 por Código Postal
Solo dos códigos postales en el condado de Montgomery tienen más del 84 por ciento de sus residentes completamente vacunados contra COVID-19, según el portal de información COVID-19 del condado… Read More
Montgomery County Health Portal Breaks Down COVID-19 Data by Zip Code
Only two zip codes in Montgomery County have more than 84 percent of their residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Portal. Zip codes 20871 (Clarksburg)… Read More
MCPS Mandates Vaccinations for Student-Athletes in Winter, Spring Sports
Montgomery County Public Schools sent a letter to the community on Thursday announcing several updates to the schools’ coronavirus response. One update dealt with students, ages 12 and up, planning… Read More
MCPS Quarantine Health Guidance Concerns Clarified
Back to school has generated many questions and concerns when it comes to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) quarantine policies. In response, MCPS released a new community message this week… Read More
Forced Quarantining by MCPS was Major Topic of Public Comments
The majority of the 20 members of the public speaking at Thursday’s Montgomery County Public Schools’ Board of Education meeting spoke out strongly against the current COVID-19 quarantine guidelines and… Read More
Dr. Gayles: ‘It Has Been An Honor and Privilege To Serve The Residents of Montgomery County’
Dr. Travis Gayles participated in his last virtual media briefing as Montgomery County’s Health Officer on Wednesday. He accepted a new job with Hazel Health, a San Francisco, California-based tele-health company.… Read More
Marylanders 65+ in Congregate Settings Are Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots
Marylanders ages 65 and older living in congregate settings are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Larry Hogan announced during a press conference Wednesday. Congregate settings include nursing… Read More
Dr. Earl Stoddard: ‘We’re Certainly Seeing Flooding in Places We Haven’t Typically Seen It’
With the recent unprecedented fatal flood that happened in Rockville on Wednesday due to remnants of Hurricane Ida, some residents might wonder what areas throughout Montgomery County are prone to… Read More
Requisito del uso de Cubierta Facial en Transporte Público se Extiende Hasta 2022
La Administración de Seguridad del Transporte (TSA) extendió recientemente el requisito del uso de cubiertas faciales en todos los medios de transporte público hasta el 18 de enero de 2022.… Read More
County Considers COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Program To Help Mitigate Transmission
This week, COVID-19 transmission rates in Montgomery County increased from substantial to high, according to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. Local health leaders say most positive cases… Read More