Montgomery Community Media

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced this Tuesday the launch of MD Covid Alert, an official COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system for Marylanders. RELEASE: Starting today, Marylanders can use MD COVID Alert to receive #COVID19 exposure notifications on their smartphones. MD COVID Alert uses Bluetooth to notify users who may have been exposed to someone […]

Due to concerns over COVID-19 amid rising case numbers across the country, the University of Maryland announced that all courses will transition entirely to online instruction following the Thanksgiving break. University president, Dr. Darryll Pines, notified students and faculty of the decision in a message to students and faculty on Thursday. “Like many of you, […]

Governor Larry Hogan renewed the State of Emergency in Maryland on Friday, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationally. “While Maryland’s positivity and case rates remain lower than most states in America, we are closely monitoring increases in some of our key health metrics as well as rising numbers in states across the country,” Hogan […]

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Montgomery County health officials announced revised indicators to guide potential rollbacks of Phase 2 reopening provisions. On Friday, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles updated the indicators that have guided the County’s decisions since June. “We have been monitoring the uptick in cases to determine whether it was […]

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Department of Health launched the statewide “Fight the Flu” campaign, urging residents to get the influenza vaccine. The multimedia campaign announced on Tuesday will utilize television and social media, according to the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). “Getting vaccinated for the flu every year is important, but this year […]

Un miembro del personal de servicios de alimentación y nutrición de la escuela secundaria Northwood dio positivo por COVID-19, informó el viernes las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) en un comunicado de prensa. El empleado que trabaja con la distribución de comidas de la escuela, trabajó por última vez en el sitio de […]

A food and nutrition services staff member at Northwood High School has tested positive for COVID-19, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) reported in a press release on Friday. The employee working with meal distribution from the school last worked at the Northwood distribution site on Thursday, Oct. 8. The staff member wore masks and gloves—consistent […]

Montgomery County is investigating a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a youth soccer club that has now “spilled over” into a high school team, public health officials have confirmed. Over the weekend, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was notified of two initial positive cases tied to the Potomac Soccer Association. As a result […]

Más residentes del Condado de Montgomery serán elegibles para recibir asistencia financiera como parte del Programa de Subsidio de Asistencia de Emergencia (EARP), según un comunicado de prensa Esa expansión incluirá a personas que no califican para otros tipos de asistencia federal y estatal. A partir del lunes 5 de Oct., las familias de bajos […]

La inscripción ya está abierta para programas de verano al aire libre a través del Departamento de Recreación del condado de Montgomery. Los programas, programados para comenzar el 1 de agosto, incluyen clases de deportes, danza, ejercicio y bienestar dirigidos a un rango de edades y niveles de habilidad. We’re offering outdoor programs and classes […]