COVID-19 pandemic

April 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Nuevas Pautas de Reapertura del Condado Entran en Vigencia el Martes a las 5 pm

El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó una nueva estrategia de reapertura gradual que entrará en vigencia el martes 27 a las 5 pm. Ahora que más del 50% de los residentes del condado han recibido al menos una dosis de la vacuna COVID-19, se aliviarán muchas restricciones de seguridad. Estos son algunos de los […]

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April 27, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

New County Reopening Guidelines Including Gathering Limits Go Into Effect Tuesday at 5 pm

The Montgomery County Council approved a new phased reopening strategy that takes effect Tuesday at 5 pm. Now that more than 50% of county residents have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, many safety restrictions will be eased. Here are some of the significant changes in the new amended public health order […]

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April 13, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Montgomery County Residents 16+ Can Now Sign Up for Vaccine

Since Monday, Montgomery County residents older than 16 have been able to preregister to receive the coronavirus vaccine at all state and county operated vaccine clinics. This news comes as coronavirus cases for children have been on the rise across the country—particularly in the state of Michigan, which currently is experiencing the worst outbreak in […]

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April 2, 2021 | Michael Hernández

County to Host Conversation on the Coexistence of Fear and Faith During COVID-19

Montgomery County will host an online conversation, “Help My Unbelief – The Coexistence of Faith and Fear During a Pandemic” on Wednesday, April 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The conversation will focus on how to not lose faith during a time where religious centers are closed for extended periods due to COVID-19. Also, the […]

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March 24, 2021 | Gracie Tanner

MCDOT to Resume Bus Fares Starting April 5

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will resume fare collection on all Ride On, Ride On extRa and Flash buses starting April 5. Buses will also begin front door boarding on all buses except for Flash buses. Since March 2020, rear doors have been used for boarding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This change […]

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March 6, 2021 | Halle Grossett

Illuminated Landmarks Honor Lives Lost to COVID-19

Several landmarks across the state illuminated amber on Friday to honor Marylanders who lost their lives to COVID-19. March 5 marks one year since Gov. Larry Hogan announced the first positive cases of COVID-19 within the state. Since the initial confirmation of COVID-19 in the state of Maryland, nearly 7,748 lives have been lost. Gov. Hogan […]

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March 1, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Incrementa la Producción de Vacunas; Se Esperan más Dosis Pronto

Según los funcionarios de salud, Pfizer y Moderna están aumentando la producción de la vacuna COVID-19 para combatir la escasez a nivel nacional. Mientras tanto, la vacuna Johnson & Johnson ha sido autorizada por la FDA (Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos) para uso de emergencia. Los líderes del condado de Montgomery dicen que si reciben […]

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March 1, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Vaccine Production Ramping Up; More Doses Expected Soon

According to health officials, Pfizer and Moderna are ramping up their COVID-19 vaccine production to combat the nationwide shortage. Meanwhile, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine  has been authorized by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for emergency use. Montgomery County leaders say if they get more doses to meet the high demand, it will increase […]

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February 28, 2021 | Halle Grossett

Flags Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Lives Lost to Covid-19

Flags around the county are flying at half-staff  to mourn the loss of Montgomery County residents due to COVID-19. County executive Marc Elrich announced the move on Feb. 26. Since the arrival of the pandemic, Montgomery County has lost 1,363 residents.  The first COVID-related death in Montgomery County took place on March 21. Flags are […]

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December 8, 2020 | Sydney Bullock

Gaithersburg to Host Public Forum on Voting Methods for 2021 Election

The Board of Supervisors of Elections (BOSE) invites Gaithersburg residents to participate in a Virtual Election Forum, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. The forum will measure residents’ preferences on voting for the 2021 Gaithersburg Municipal Election. Gaithersburg voters will cast their ballots for mayor and two city councilmembers on Nov. 2, 2021. Following the 2019 […]

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