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 20, 2021 | Michelle Queen

COVID-19 Numbers: Nearly 30% of County Residents are Fully Vaccinated

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 20 The Maryland Department of Health reported 80 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 68,945. As of April 18, the county reported that 93 people were hospitalized with COVID-19. Montgomery County recorded one new coronavirus-related fatality Tuesday, bringing the death toll to […]

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April 19, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Albornoz: ‘No hay Vacunas sin Citas Previas en el Condado’

En una reunión a la prensa del Concejo del condado de Montgomery, el lunes, el Concejal Gabe Albornoz  respondió sobre la situación que provocó la suspensión temporal de la vacuna Johnson and Johnson, y dice “que son pasos hacía atrás”, pero afirma que aún hay suficientes vacunas de Pfizer y Moderna para que los residentes […]

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April 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Montgomery County and Maryland

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 19 Since Friday, April 16, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 242 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County — 95 Saturday, 124 Sunday and 23 Monday. The county’s cumulative case count is 68,865. The county most recently reported that 93 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Montgomery […]

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April 16, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

County Working to Ensure Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccine

County leaders are working to make sure all communities have equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Local and national data shows that communities of color are among those who are at a higher risk during the pandemic. Data also shows that there’s been continuous progress in Montgomery County towards increasing access to lifesaving resources in […]

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April 16, 2021 | Jasmine Boykin

Pfizer Recommends Third Dose Six to 12 Months After Full Vaccination

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla believes it is  “likely” people may need a third vaccine dose administered between six and 12 months after a full vaccination. Bourla also cited the possibility of an annual coronavirus vaccine in a panel discussion with CNBC and CVS Health on April 1. “A likely scenario is that there will be […]

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April 16, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Latest Covid-19 Numbers: More Than 44% of County Residents Have Received First Dose

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 16 According to the Montgomery County Department of Health of Health, 26.9% of the county’s residents are fully vaccinated and 44.3% have received the first dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Preregistration, which is the first step to obtain a vaccine at county clinics, is currently open […]

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April 15, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Más del 25% de los Residentes del Condado están Completamente Vacunados

Estadísticas de COVID-19 para el condado de Montgomery del 15 de abril Los funcionarios de salud del condado de Montgomery informaron el jueves que el 25,6% de los residentes del condado están completamente vacunados, lo que significa que han recibido dos dosis de la vacuna Pfizer o Moderna o una dosis de la vacuna Johnson […]

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April 15, 2021 | Michelle Queen

The Latest County and State COVID-19 Numbers

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 15 Montgomery County health officials reported Thursday that 25.6% 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, 42.7% of the county residents have received their […]

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April 14, 2021 | Michelle Queen

City of Rockville’s Parks, Civic Center and Nature Center to Gradually Reopen

The City of Rockville will gradually reopen some of its facilities during April in accordance with revised county and state COVID-19 health regulations. Residents will be able to hold small gatherings again at city facilities including parks and the Glenview Mansion and social hall. Also, rehearsal or recording sessions at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre […]

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April 14, 2021 | Michelle Queen

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers Including Montgomery County Schools

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 14 The Maryland Department of Health reported 117 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 68,377. Montgomery County recorded no new coronavirus-related fatalities Wednesday, so the death toll remains at 1,447 which is the highest in the state. As of April 12, there […]

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