Maryland Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility
All Maryland residents who have had multiple or unknown sexual partners in the last two weeks are now eligible for the monkeypox vaccine, the Maryland Department of Health (MDOH) announced… Read More
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‘It’s a Problem’: Vaccine Booster Rates Lagging Among Black and Hispanic Residents, Elrich Says
COVID-19 vaccine booster rates are lagging among Black and Hispanic residents, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a media briefing Wednesday. “There’s a gap of about 21 percentage points between… Read More
Business Leaders Voice Objections to Vaccine Passports
Business leaders shared their concerns about a proposed COVID-19 vaccine passport in Montgomery County during a County C0uncil meeting Tuesday. The “passport,” proposed by the county executive branch, is proof… Read More
Rep. Trone Tests Positive; Urges ‘Folks to #Get Vaccinated’
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6) tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 15 and “is only experiencing mild symptoms,” he said. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted and am thankfully only experiencing… Read More
Officials Expect to Recommend Mask Mandate Extension
As Montgomery County approaches the trigger to terminate its indoor mask mandate, officials expect to recommend extending the requirement due to worsening COVID-19 metrics, they said during a virtual media… Read More
Montgomery County to Propose COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
Montgomery County officials will propose a COVID-19 vaccine passport to the county council for consideration, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. “Hopefully they… Read More
‘I Can Play With More Friends’: Kids Line Up for COVID-19 Vaccines
Last week, COVID-19 vaccinations started for 5-11 year olds in Montgomery County. On Friday, young residents received their first doses at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring. “I’m… Read More
COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway for 5-11 Year Olds
COVID-19 vaccinations for 5-11 year olds started Thursday in Montgomery County. On Friday, young residents waited to get their first dose at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring.… Read More
County Clinics Will Begin Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations Thursday
Montgomery County-run clinics will begin COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 on Thursday, leaders said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. Appointments should become available on the county’s online COVID-19 portal… Read More
‘Go Beyond Political Games’: Elrich Urges Council to Consider Public Safety Consequences of Vaccine Mandate
County Executive Marc Elrich on Wednesday said he hopes to work with the county council to come to a solution regarding a proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees, without… Read More
Public Safety Unions, Police Officers Testify Against County Vaccine Mandate
Montgomery County public safety union representatives and police officers testified against a council bill that would require all county employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face losing employment,… Read More
City of Rockville Sets Deadline for Employees to Get Covid Vaccinations
The City of Rockville is requiring its current employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by November 15. Newly hired employees will need to have at least their first dose… Read More