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This week, COVID-19 transmission rates in Montgomery County increased from substantial to high, according to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. Local health leaders say most positive cases are among the unvaccinated population. To help mitigate transmission and encourage those who are unvaccinated to get the shot, county officials say there are plans […]

Today is Thursday, Sept. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Resources For Displaced Residents: The Mid-County Recreation Center located in Silver Spring has been designated for residents that have been displaced due to flooding from recent heavy rainfall. Click here for more details. 🆕 The Mid-County Recreation Center in Silver Spring […]

Since 2017, Dr. Travis Gayles has served as Montgomery County’s Health Officer. He will be leaving his position on Sept. 12 after accepting a new job with Hazel Health, a San Francisco, California-based telehealth company. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, local leaders have praised Dr. Gayles for his guidance in keeping residents safe. MyMCM spoke with Dr. Gayles about […]

Montgomery County recently launched an employee COVID-19 vaccination and testing plan. According to officials, all county employees who are not vaccinated yet will have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test weekly. “This is an important step in keeping our county employees and residents safe,” said Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker during his […]

Today is Thursday, Aug. 19 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Turtle Crossing: Montgomery County Parks officials say you may see turtles crossing the road in some areas, so keep an eye out during this time of year. They say the moving reptiles are searching for mates and nesting sites. […]

UPDATE:  Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all hospital and nursing home employees in the state of Maryland will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo frequent testing. Workers at such facilities will be required to get their first shot by Sept. 1. Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he will provide a COVID-19 update on […]

Face masks will be required indoors again, and County leaders say it’s due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. On Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health Regulation, which requires face coverings in public indoor areas when the county reached “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. The regulation goes into effect on August […]

Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response on Thursday at 2 p.m. Hogan’s press briefing will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. It is unclear what Hogan will be announcing. According to WTOP, Hogan said on Tuesday at a news conference in Baltimore that officials are not considering […]

As the delta variant sweeps the nation, local leaders are concerned about the recent uptick in COVID-19 case rates. County officials project that the trend will continue as more cases are expected within the next few days. “We have a remarkable number of people vaccinated, but even with that, delta is finding a way to […]

Today is Friday, July 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Tokyo Olympics – Day 7: It is Day 7 of the Tokyo Olympics, and MyMCM continues to offer coverage of all the athletes from Montgomery County who are competing for Team USA and other countries. The Tokyo Olympics are underway. Make sure you keep […]