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
COVID-19
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
All Smithsonian Museums, National Zoo Announce ‘Temporarily Closure’
The Smithsonian Institution will close all its museums and the National Zoo to the public starting Monday, Nov. 23. No reopening date has been announced. The decision for a temporary… Read More
Más de 30 Mil Casos de Covid-19 en el Condado de Montgomery
Estadísticas de Covid-19 para el Condado de Montgomery El jueves, el Departamento de Salud de Maryland informó de 465 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery. Este es… Read More
Thursday’s Daily New COVID-19 Cases Sets Records for Maryland, Montgomery County
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Thursday the Maryland Department of Health reported 465 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. This is the second-highest number of new cases since 533 cases were… Read More
Gov. Hogan Issues Executive Order Allowing Early Release of Prisoners
Governor Larry Hogan issued an executive order Nov. 17 that would allow the early release of certain prisoners to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Inmates who qualify under this order… Read More
County Considering Additional COVID-19 Restrictions ‘In The Near Future’
COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise locally and nationwide, according to health officials. In Montgomery County, additional restrictions could be underway soon to help prevent the spread of the virus.… Read More
Department of Health Distributing Free Masks in Rockville Wednesday Afternoon
The Maryland Department of Health is distributing free packets of masks in Rockville from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. To encourage Marylanders to wear face coverings in public, the Department… Read More
‘A Clearly Deteriorated Relationship’: Councilmembers Exasperated by Communication from State
Montgomery County councilmembers were upset after learning that State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon rejected a waiver request from the county asking to continue relaxed teacher-child ratios in early childcare facilities.… Read More
Wednesday’s COVID-19 Daily Case Numbers: Maryland 2,018, Montgomery 262
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 262 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. This is the sixth consecutive day the daily increase is greater… Read More
PassionFish in Bethesda Permanently Closed
The popular seafood restaurant, PassionFish, permanently closed its Bethesda location on Nov. 15. five years after opening. A statement on the company’s Facebook account confirmed the decision a few days before… Read More
Gayles Says Further Restrictions Needed ‘Ultimately to Curb the Numbers’
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said the county continues to look at contact tracing data and may reinstate further COVID-19 restrictions. “I cannot emphasize enough the seriousness of… Read More