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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February 9, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Restaurantes en Montgomery Podrán Abrir en su Interior al 25% de Capacidad

El condado de Montgomery reanudará el servicio al interior de los restaurantes al 25% de su capacidad, a partir del domingo 14 de febrero a las 7 a.m. El concejo del condado votó 7-2 el martes para aprobar la orden ejecutiva del ejecutivo del condado Marc Elrich. Los clientes están limitados a un período de […]

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February 9, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Evento Gratuito se Centrará en el Impacto de COVID-19 y la Salud Mental

El condado de Montgomery está llevando a cabo un evento en línea gratuito para discutir sobre la salud mental y la pandemia COVID-19, el miércoles 10 de febrero de 6 a 7:30 p.m. La conversación se centrará en los diferentes tipos de duelo que han sufrido los miembros de la comunidad durante el año pasado, […]

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February 9, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Indoor Dining Will Reopen on Valentine’s Day at 25% Capacity

Montgomery County will resume indoor dining at 25% capacity beginning Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7 a.m. The county council voted 7-2 on Tuesday to approve County Executive Marc Elrich’s executive order to make the change. Customers are limited to a 90-minute indoor dining period and on-site alcohol consumption must stop at 10 p.m. According to […]

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February 9, 2021 | Rachel Clair

County Workshops Focus on Impact of COVID-19 and Mental Health

Montgomery County is holding a free online event, discussing mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The conversation will focus on the different types of grief those in the community have endured over this past year, how to cope and move forward. This video event is one […]

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February 9, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

En Montgomery y en Maryland las Tasas de Positividad de COVID Aumentan el Martes

Estadísticas de COVID-19 del condado de Montgomery del 9 de febrero El Departamento de Salud de Maryland informó de 202 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery, el martes por la mañana. El recuento acumulado de casos del condado es 60,835. El condado informó el 5 de febrero que 222 personas fueron hospitalizadas […]

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February 9, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery, Maryland COVID Positivity Rates Increase Tuesday

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for Feb. 9 The Maryland Department of Health reported 202 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 60,835. The county reported on Feb. 5 that 222 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Montgomery County. Montgomery County recorded four new coronavirus-related fatalities Tuesday, bringing the death […]

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February 8, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Hucker: County Health Department Will Receive 1,000 Fewer Vaccines This Week

The Montgomery County health department will receive 1,000 fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses this week than last week, Council President Tom Hucker said at a media briefing Monday. He said the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is set to receive 4,500 first doses this week, down from the 5,500 received last week. “We could […]

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February 8, 2021 | Gracie Tanner

Feed the Fridge Program Launches in Takoma Park

Medium Rare Restaurant owner Mark Bucher will launch the Feed the Fridge program in Takoma Park starting Monday. The program aims to decrease food insecurity in the Takoma Park area while helping “pandemic-battered restaurants,” according to an announcement by the City of Takoma Park. Each refrigerator provided by the program will be filled with 25 […]

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February 8, 2021 | Gracie Tanner

Vaccines Available for Veterans Ages 65 and Older

The Department of Veterans Affairs is now vaccinating individuals who served in the military ages 65 and older. The VA is also vaccinating younger veterans if a person has several pre-existing conditions, is homeless, lives in a group home, is on renal dialysis or uses a wheelchair. Veterans already receiving healthcare from the VA are […]

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February 8, 2021 | Jasmine Boykin

Maryland’s First Two Mass Vaccination Sites Now Open

The state of Maryland recently opened its first two mass vaccination sites on Friday. The sites are located at the Six Flags America in Prince George’s County and at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital (BCCFH) in Baltimore City. “[Friday marked] the beginning of mass vaccination in the state of Maryland, and another critical step […]

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