Coronavirus

August 10, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Estudiantes Hispanos Finalistas de Video ‘Take Your Shot’, Votaciones hasta el 16 de Agosto

El gobierno del condado de Montgomery invita a los residentes a elegir su video favorito entre las 16 presentaciones principales del reciente concurso de anuncios de servicio público (PSA) “Take Your Shot”, que se lanzó para educar a más jóvenes sobre la importancia de vacunarse contra COVID-19. La votación por el “favorito de los fanáticos” […]

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August 10, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 10, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 10, and it is National Women’s Day. As you celebrate, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Learn About Eating Local:  The City of Gaithersburg is teaming up with Montgomery County’s Agricultural reserve to host a virtual event on eating local in Montgomery County. The event features Claudia […]

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August 9, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

‘They Are So Excited’: Senior Center Residents Enthused About New Phase of Reopening

Now that senior centers across Montgomery County have entered a new phase of reopening, many residents are excited about getting back to recreational activities and interacting with others. “It’s wonderful; they are so excited… they’ve been isolated, they’ve been lonely. They’re excited to get back into their routines and exercises… it’s very important,” said Margaret […]

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August 9, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery COVID-19 Transmission Rate Climbs; Two Deaths Reported

Montgomery County’s COVID-19 community transmission rate continues to climb. As of Sunday, Montgomery County is reporting a rate of 66.1 new cases per 100,000 persons in the past seven days. The CDC considers this a substantial rate and recommends face masks be worn indoors regardless of a person’s vaccination status. County officials recently passed a […]

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August 9, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 9, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, Aug. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer Camps Extended:  The Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) Department extended summer camp programs at six recreation centers to serve families that benefit from the department’s financial assistance program. The camps start today and Aug. 16. Register for extended summer […]

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August 6, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

County Recreation Senior Centers Enter New Phase Of Reopening

Montgomery County Recreation Senior Centers moved into another phase of reopening this week. The White Oak, Wheaton, and North Potomac locations joined the list of the seven Senior Centers across the county that are now open five days a week. Next will be the Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center located in Silver Spring – which will […]

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August 6, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

¿Por qué Todos, Incluidas las Personas Vacunadas, Deben Usar de Nuevo Cubiertas Faciales?

El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery, votó unánimemente el jueves para exigir que todos los residentes, independientemente del estado de vacunación, usen cubiertas faciales en espacios cerrados, una vez que el Condado de Montgomery se haya convertido en un área de “transmisión sustancial” de COVID-19. Residents can view the Board of Health regulation passed by […]

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August 5, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Thursday’s COVID-19 Health Metrics Show Increase in Transmission Rate

Montgomery County’s community transmission rate for COVID-19 continues to increase. As of Thursday, Montgomery County is reporting a rate of 57.6 new cases per 100,000 persons in the past seven days. Thursday, the Montgomery County Council held a public hearing and voted on the new health regulation requiring face masks in public indoor areas where […]

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August 5, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Hogan Announces Vaccination Requirements for State Employees Working in Congregate Settings

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced new COVID-19 vaccination requirements for state employees who work in congregate settings with vulnerable populations. State employees working in these settings must show proof of coronavirus vaccination, Hogan announced at a press conference Thursday. If they cannot, they will be required to follow strict face mask requirements and must submit […]

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August 5, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Ofrece Recursos para que los Estudiantes se Preparen para el Regreso a Clases

Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, el año pasado ha sido un torbellino, especialmente para los estudiantes. A medida que se acerca el comienzo del año escolar, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) prepararon algunos recursos de matemáticas, alfabetización e idiomas en línea para estudiantes y familias. Estos recursos permiten que los estudiantes […]

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