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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March 24, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Four Montgomery County Schools Report COVID-19 Cases

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 24 The Maryland Department of Health reported 139 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 65,825. Montgomery County recorded two coronavirus-related fatalities Wednesday. The death toll is currently 1,417, the highest in the state. As of March 22, there are 99 patients hospitalized […]

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March 24, 2021 | Grace Kpetemey

Cabin John Liquor and Wine Store Reopens After COVID-19 Closure

The Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) reopened the Cabin John Liquor and Wine store on March 22. The store temporarily shut down earlier in March due to an employee’s potential exposure to COVID-19. After health officials instructed employees to quarantine at the store located at 11301 Seven Locks Road in Potomac, they were forced […]

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March 24, 2021 | Michael Hernández

La Junta Escolar de MCPS Vota para Combinar las dos Últimas Fases de Reapertura

El martes en una votación unánime, la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery combinó las fases 2.1 y 2.2., acelerando el plan de incorporación gradual en cuanto al aprendizaje en persona. Ahora, los grados 7 y 10 se incorporarán gradualmente el 19 de abril, uniéndose a los grados 8, 9 y 11. Originalmente, los […]

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March 24, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Montgomery Tendrá Sitio de Vacunación Masiva

Durante una conferencia de prensa el martes, el gobernador Larry Hogan anunció que se abrirá un sitio de vacunación masiva en Montgomery College en Germantown, la semana del 5 de abril. Es uno de los seis sitios de vacunación masiva que se abrirán en Maryland en abril. Para fines del mes, Maryland tendrá un total […]

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March 23, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

MCPS School Board Votes to Combine Last Two Reopening Phases 

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education accelerated the phase-in plan when it comes to in-person learning by combining Phases 2.1 and 2.2.  Now, grades 7 and 10 will phase in by April 19, joining grades 8, 9 and 11. Originally, grades 7 and 10 were scheduled to return by April […]

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March 23, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

It’s National Puppy Day! Warrior Canine Connection Celebrates New Litter of Future Service Dogs

Tuesday marked National Puppy Day, and Warrior Canine Connection in Boyds is celebrating since they recently welcomed a litter of future service dogs for Veterans in need. WCC has placed 75 canines to date and has helped thousands of Veterans nationwide through its Mission Based Trauma Recovery Model, where Warriors help train service dogs for […]

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March 23, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Gayles: Counties Now Required to Follow State Vaccine Eligibility Phasing

The state issued a memo Monday that, effective immediately, directs entities providing COVID-19 vaccines to follow the state’s phasing for eligibility, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said during a council meeting Tuesday. County health departments are included within those providers. Maryland moved to vaccination Phase 2 (2A) Tuesday, expanding eligibility to all residents […]

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March 23, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Hogan Confirms Mass Vaccination Site Opening in Montgomery County Week of April 5

During a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that a mass vaccination site is opening at Montgomery College in Germantown the week of April 5. It is one of six mass vaccinations that will open in Maryland in April. By the end of April, Maryland will have a total of 12 mass vaccination […]

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March 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

COVID-19: Más del 13% de los Residentes del Condado están Completamente Vacunados

Estadísticas de COVID-19 para el condado de Montgomery del 23 de marzo El Departamento de Salud de Maryland informó de 90 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery, el martes por la mañana. El recuento acumulativo de casos del condado es 65,686. Hasta el 22 de marzo, el condado reportó que 99 personas […]

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March 23, 2021 | Michelle Queen

COVID-19 Numbers: Over 13% of County Residents are Fully Vaccinated

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 23 The Maryland Department of Health reported 90 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 65,686. As of March 22 the county reported that 99 people were hospitalized with COVID-19. Montgomery County recorded five new coronavirus-related fatalities Tuesday, bringing the death toll in […]

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