Elrich Cites ‘Need To Go Back To Phase 1’
Update (Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m.): Gov. Larry Hogan did not announce additional restrictions at his 4 p.m. press conference, however he said Maryland State Police will ramp up its COVID-19… Read More
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El Zoológico Nacional Revela el Nombre del Panda Bebé
El Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian anunció el lunes que su cachorro panda de tres meses tiene un nombre: Xiao Qi Ji. Pronunciado SHIAU-chi-ji, el nombre chino mandarín significa “pequeño milagro” en… Read More
Monday’s COVID-19 Daily Case Numbers: Maryland 1,658, Montgomery 213
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 213 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Monday morning. This is the 11th consecutive day the increase in daily cases… Read More
National Zoo Announces Baby Giant Panda’s Name
The Smithsonian National Zoo announced Monday that its three-month-old giant panda cub has a name: Xiao Qi Ji. Pronounced SHIAU-chi-ji, the Mandarin Chinese name means “little miracle” in English, according… Read More
Gayles Asks Private Schools to Consider Return to All-Virtual Instruction
On Thursday, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles asked private schools to consider a return to fully-virtual instruction. In a letter, Gayles said a recent surge in COVID-19 cases… Read More
State Approves County’s Previously-Denied Waiver for Early Childcare Centers
After a second letter from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon approved the county’s initially-rejected request asking to continue relaxed teacher-child ratios in early childcare facilities.… Read More
County Working with Local Hospitals to Address Capacity Needs
Montgomery County continues to meet with local hospitals to discuss their capacity needs. County Executive Marc Elrich says staffing continues to be a significant issue. While there is capacity to… Read More
Friday’s COVID-19 Daily Case Numbers: Maryland 2,353, Montgomery 282
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Friday the Maryland Department of Health reported 282 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. This is the eighth consecutive day the increase in daily cases is… Read More
Approval for SoccerPlex Tournament Rescinded After Positive COVID-19 Test
Montgomery County rescinded its approval for a soccer tournament scheduled for Nov. 20-22 at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds after a player tested positive for COVID-19. Several thousand players were… Read More
Number of Residents Using Victim Services Nearly Doubled Compared to 2019
Montgomery County resident use of domestic and sexual violence victim services under the county Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) nearly doubled this year compared to 2019 data. Intakes… Read More
County Has ‘Stocked Up’ on PPE Since the Spring
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring, there was a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment in Montgomery County. But eight months later after stocking up on face masks, gloves,… Read More
Hogan Emite una Orden Ejecutiva sobre Liberación Anticipada de Presos
El gobernador de Maryland Larry Hogan emitió una orden ejecutiva el 17 de noviembre que permitiría la liberación anticipada de ciertos prisioneros para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del COVID-19.… Read More