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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 […]

Vaccination clinics operated by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to residents 65 to 74 year olds and essential workers, according to a press release. Essential workers in this priority group include transit workers, teachers, child care workers and individuals with developmental disabilities. In the past few […]

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has teamed up with Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) to launch a telephone line to assist Marylanders without internet in making vaccine appointments. The COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. @MDHealthDept launched a COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center to share info […]

Challenges surrounding a shortage in vaccines in Montgomery County and throughout the state continue to plague county residents. “We understand that people are eager to get their shots, but there’s just not enough vaccines,” said County Executive Marc Elrich during a virtual media briefing on Thursday. Based on the latest data, more people have been […]

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 2. On this day in 1862, slavery was abolished in Washington D.C.; on this day in 1914, Ernest Just, one of the first Black scientists to receive international recognition for his work, won the Spingarn Medal; and on this day in 1948, former President Harry S Truman urged Congress to adopt […]

Today is Monday, Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Winter Weather Delays and Closings: Montgomery County Public Schools virtual instruction begins on time today, but all school buildings are closed. Childcare and meal distribution are canceled. County offices open at 10 a.m., […]

Today is Monday, Jan. 25 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Vaccine Preregistration: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is planning Coronavirus vaccine clinics for residents 75-years-and-older as the county enters Phase 1B of the vaccination process. Individuals must be residents of Montgomery County and be […]