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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October 25, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Who is Eligible for a Booster Shot in Maryland?

Gov. Larry Hogan said at a press briefing Monday that about 1.4 million Marylanders are now eligible for a new dose of the vaccine since the CDC officially approved COVID-19 boosters for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. So far, 280,000 booster shots have been administered in Maryland. Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dennis Schrader reiterated that […]

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October 25, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Watch Live: Hogan to Provide COVID-19 Update at 2 P.M.

Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he will provide a COVID-19 update at 2 p.m. The briefing will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. The press briefing comes after the CDC expanded its coronavirus vaccine booster recommendations. It also comes after the White House announced a plan to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11 […]

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October 21, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Elrich Insta al Concejo a Considerar las Consecuencias del Mandato de Vacunación

El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, dijo el miércoles que espera trabajar con el concejo del condado para llegar a una solución con respecto a un mandato de vacuna COVID-19, propuesto para los empleados del condado, sin poner en peligro las operaciones de seguridad pública, una preocupación compartida por los líderes de seguridad pública. “Hice […]

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October 20, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

‘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 jeopardizing public safety operations – a concern shared by public safety leaders. “I took an oath to protect the health, safety and welfare of the […]

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October 20, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Sindicatos de Seguridad Pública y Agentes de Policía Testifican Contra Mandato de Vacunas

Los representantes del sindicato de seguridad pública del condado de Montgomery y los oficiales de policía testificaron contra un proyecto de ley del concejo que requeriría que todos los empleados del condado estuvieran completamente vacunados contra el COVID-19 o enfrentaran la pérdida de empleo, con exenciones por razones médicas. Primero, el Subdirector Administrativo Dr. Earl […]

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October 19, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

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, with exemptions for medical reasons. First, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard testified on behalf of County Executive Marc Elrich during a virtual council […]

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October 19, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

El Cáncer de Mama es la Principal Causa de Muertes entre las Mujeres Latinas

Octubre es el Mes de Concientización del Cáncer de Mama. La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) lo ha declarado en todo el mundo con el objetivo de aumentar la atención y apoyo a la detección precoz y el tratamiento de esta enfermedad y el lunes 19 de octubre es el día internacional de la […]

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October 15, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Hispanos Tienen el Mayor Número de Casos de Covid-19 en Montgomery

Según la información en las tablas de recuento de casos de Covid-19, que se basa en los datos del Departamento de Salud de Maryland, publicados el 14 de octubre de 2021, los hispanos en el condado de Montgomery tienen el 31.5% de los casos positivos del coronavirus comparado con el 27.5% de los blancos no […]

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October 12, 2021 | Staff Writer

Health Officials Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween

Montgomery County health officials are offering advice on how to decrease the risks associated with celebrating Halloween, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “We want children to enjoy Halloween, but we want to be sure that they are celebrating safely,” said Acting Health Officer Dr. James Bridgers in a statement. “We have to remember that for […]

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October 12, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Funcionarios de Salud del Condado Ofrecen Consejos para un ‘Halloween’ Seguro

Los funcionarios de salud del Condado de Montgomery están ofreciendo consejos sobre cómo disminuir los riesgos asociados con la celebración de “Halloween” o la Noche de Brujas, mientras continúa la pandemia de COVID-19. “Queremos que los niños disfruten de Halloween, pero queremos estar seguros de que están celebrando de manera segura”, dijo el Dr. James […]

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