Sistema de Salud de Maryland Ocupa el Quinto Lugar entre los Mejores del País

Un nuevo estudio analiza la atención médica en todo el país y clasifica a Maryland como el quinto mejor estado para la atención médica. WalletHub comparó los 50 estados y el Distrito de Columbia según 44 métricas....

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Maryland Health Care Ranks 5th in the Nation

A new study looks at health care across the country and ranks Maryland as the 5th best state for health care. Only four other states fared better. WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 44 metrics....

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Novavax Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Shows 90% Efficacy Rate

The Gaithersburg biotechnology company, Novavax, announced Monday morning data from phase 3 of its COVID-19 vaccine trials which were conducted in the United States and Mexico. Novavax found that the trial, which began in...

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Novavax Expected to Make Announcement About Data from Vaccine Trials Soon

Novavax CEO Stan Erck said that the company will likely make an announcement about data from phase 3 of its COVID-19 vaccine trials as soon as next week. “I’m happy to say that the data are coming very soon, in fact, we hope...

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La FDA Advierte sobre Comer Cigarras si Tiene Alergias a los Mariscos

Muchos residentes de Maryland se han dado el gusto de comer cigarras o chicharras llenas de proteínas. Sin embargo, algunas personas deberían pensarlo dos veces antes de disfrutar de uno de los insectos comestibles y crujientes...

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FDA Says Don’t Eat Cicadas If You Have Seafood Allergies

Many Marylanders have been indulging by eating protein-filled cicadas. However, some people should think twice before they enjoy one of the crunchy, edible insects that come up from the ground every 17 years. “Yep! We have...

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April 22, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Maryland Lanza la Iniciativa de Equidad de Vacunas ‘No Arm Left Behind’

El gobernador de Maryland Larry Hogan anunció el miércoles que el estado está lanzando una iniciativa llamada “No Arm Left Behind” que tiene como objetivo garantizar que todos los habitantes del estado que quieran vacunarse contra COVID-19 puedan hacerlo. La iniciativa es un esfuerzo para ayudar a las personas mayores, los estudiantes universitarios y los […]

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April 22, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Zumba Group in Rockville Dances Through Year of Isolation

Lynn Parker started teaching Zumba in her Rockville driveway free of charge in March 2020, when gyms closed because of the coronavirus. Although gyms are back open, Parker, who works as a lawyer by day, is not stopping the music anytime soon. Here’s a look at the music and dancing bringing this group of individuals […]

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April 22, 2021 | Michelle Queen

COVID-19 Numbers: Nearly Half of County Residents Have Received First Vaccine Dose

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 22 Montgomery County health officials reported Thursday that 30.7% of the county residents are fully vaccinated which means they have either received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson single-dose vaccine. Also, 48.4% of the county residents have received their […]

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April 21, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Maryland Launches ‘No Arm Left Behind’ Vaccine Equity Initiative

Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that the state is launching an initiative called “No Arm Left Behind” which aims to ensure that every Marylander who wants a COVID-19 can get one. The initiative is an “all-hands-on-deck” effort to help seniors, college students, and employers across the state have access to the vaccine as soon […]

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April 21, 2021 | Michelle Queen

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers Including Montgomery County Schools

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 21 The Maryland Department of Health reported 104 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 69,049. Montgomery County recorded five new coronavirus-related fatalities Wednesday, so the death toll rises to 1,460 which is the highest in the state. As of April 19, there […]

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April 21, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Tienda de Licor y Vino Cierra en Gaithersburg, Empleados en Cuarentena Preventiva

Los Servicios de Bebidas Alcohólicas (ABS) del Condado de Montgomery cerraron temporalmente su tienda de Goshen Crossing en Gaithersburg. Esto después de que un empleado presentara síntomas de COVID-19, y se les indicara a otros empleados que se pusieran en cuarentena. El empleado se quedó en casa con fiebre el lunes y trabajó por última […]

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April 21, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Watch Live: Hogan to Provide Update at 2:30 P.M. on State’s Vaccine Plan

Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on the state’s vaccine plan at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hogan’s announcement will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. The update comes as the state announced that more than 4 million vaccines have been administered in Maryland. With a new Tuesday record of 78,273 doses administered, […]

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April 20, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Concejo Aprueba Límite de Capacidad para las Graduaciones Escolares

El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery votó unánimemente el martes para limitar las ceremonias de graduación escolares al 50% de la capacidad, para ceremonias al aire libre; la capacidad está limitada al 25% para ceremonias en sitios cerrados o 250 personas, lo que sea menos personas. Lea el reglamento que detalla la nueva guía de […]

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April 20, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

El 46.9% ha Recibido su Primera Dosis de la Vacuna, Cerca del 13% son Hispanos

Estadísticas de COVID-19 para el condado de Montgomery El Departamento de Salud de Maryland informó de 80 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery, el martes por la mañana. El recuento acumulativo de casos del condado es 68,945. Hasta el 18 de abril, el condado informó que 93 personas fueron hospitalizadas con COVID-19. […]

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April 20, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Council Approves Limited Capacity for School Graduations, Other Guidance for Ceremonies

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to limit school graduation ceremonies to 50% of venue capacity for outdoor ceremonies; capacity is limited to 25% for indoor ceremonies or 250 people, whichever is fewer people. Read the regulation detailing new graduation guidance.  Schools that want to have an indoor graduation must obtain a letter of […]

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