COVID-19

March 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

COVID-19: Más del 13% de los Residentes del Condado están Completamente Vacunados

Estadísticas de COVID-19 para el condado de Montgomery del 23 de marzo El Departamento de Salud de Maryland informó de 90 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery, el martes por la mañana. El recuento acumulativo de casos del condado es 65,686. Hasta el 22 de marzo, el condado reportó que 99 personas […]

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March 23, 2021 | Michelle Queen

COVID-19 Numbers: Over 13% of County Residents are Fully Vaccinated

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 23 The Maryland Department of Health reported 90 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 65,686. As of March 22 the county reported that 99 people were hospitalized with COVID-19. Montgomery County recorded five new coronavirus-related fatalities Tuesday, bringing the death toll in […]

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March 23, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Posting Vaccination Cards on Social Media Can Pose Security Risk

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has become a source for bragging rights, however posting a picture of the actual card on social media poses security risks. A vaccination card includes personal information including date of birth, date of vaccine and location of vaccine which can be used to steal your identity. Personal information can help a […]

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March 22, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Hucker, Van Hollen Discuss How American Rescue Plan Will Benefit Residents

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker during a virtual media briefing on Monday to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act. The legislation provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19. Officials provided an overview of the bill and outlined vital provisions that will benefit Montgomery County residents and […]

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March 22, 2021 | Jasmine Boykin

Moderna Begins First Phase of Vaccine Trials on Children

The first pediatric subjects of Moderna’s Phase 2/3 study have been vaccinated, according to the company in a recent press release. The study, which is also called the KidCOVE study, features the effectiveness of the company’s vaccine against COVID-19 in children ages six months to 11 years old. There will be approximately 6,750 participants from […]

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March 22, 2021 | Michelle Queen

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Montgomery County and Maryland

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 22 Since Friday, March 19, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 307 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County — 119 Saturday, 97 Sunday and 91 Monday. The county’s cumulative case count is 65,596. The county most recently reported on March 21 that 101 people were hospitalized with […]

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March 20, 2021 | Halle Grossett

Players, Coaches Rejoice Over Return of Football

Following the Montgomery County Council’s unanimous vote on Friday to give the green light for MCPS teams to play football, many players, coaches and families celebrated the decision. Instead of the usual 10 games, there will be only three games this season. Teams will play under a strict “COVID Protocol Plan”. The season begins Friday, […]

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March 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

12.5% of Montgomery, Maryland Residents Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 19 According to Montgomery County health officials, 12.5% of the county’s residents are fully vaccinated with two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. 24.1% have received the first dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Montgomery County […]

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March 19, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Líderes del Condado se Esfuerzan por Vacunar a Personas sin Hogar

Los líderes del condado de Montgomery tienen planes para vacunar a las personas en poblaciones vulnerables, incluidas las personas sin hogar. También hay planes para una clínica de vacunación móvil para los residentes confinados en casa. Durante una conferencia de prensa virtual el 12 de marzo, los funcionarios de salud locales dijeron que los programas […]

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March 18, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

County Reaches Milestone of Recycling 200,000 Pounds of Food Scraps

The Montgomery County Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Partnership Program recently hit a milestone of recycling more than 200,000 pounds of food waste. “Think about it; 200,000 pounds of food scraps that would have gone in the trash was instead converted to compost and is serving a new purpose,” said Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection […]

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