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Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for May 19 The Maryland Department of Health reported 29 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 70,585. Montgomery County recorded one new coronavirus-related fatality Wednesday, so the death toll climbs to 1,491 which is the highest in the state. As of May 9, there […]

During the pandemic, mental health issues and drug overdoses rose as did calls for help to Montgomery County’s mobile crisis team. Dr. Raymond Crowel, director of the county’s Department of Health and Human Services, told members of the Montgomery County Council May 19 as part of a presentation for this month’s Mental Health Awareness month […]

Today is Wednesday, May 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 […]

During a virtual town hall hosted by Montgomery College (MC) on Monday, outgoing President Dr. DeRionne Pollard explained the process of choosing the person that will fill her shoes. Dr. Pollard has accepted a new position as the next president of Nevada State College, a four-year, comprehensive public institution in Henderson, Nev. Over the next couple […]

Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed to allocate funds to assist summer school and other school enrichment programs. Councilmembers also approved another round of grants to restaurant and hotel owners. All funding comes from the state, which received the money from the federal government’s Relief Act of 2021. The money is being allocated to further help […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, joined by Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard, introduced the Community Informed Police Training Act to require police to work with local academic partners on recruitment and training. The council bill would require a 30-hour training program, developed in collaboration with Montgomery College, about community services and social justice for […]

Las nuevas pautas federales de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), que sugieren que las personas completamente vacunadas no tienen que usar mascarillas, en la mayoría de los lugares cerrados y exteriores, han provocado confusión. Durante una conferencia de prensa virtual el lunes, los líderes de salud locales dijeron que […]

New federal guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggesting fully vaccinated people don’t have to wear masks in most indoor places and outdoors has sparked confusion. During a virtual media briefing on Monday, local health leaders said they are considering options for guidance moving forward. Montgomery County Board of Health Director […]

As of May 28, there will be no capacity limits for outdoor gatherings and indoor gatherings will be limited to 250 people, explained Robert Drummer, senior legislative attorney. Face coverings will not be required when outdoors, and those who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear face coverings indoors except when in schools and […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for May 18 The Maryland Department of Health reported 26 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 70,556. As of May 9, the county reported that 75 people were hospitalized with COVID-19. Montgomery County recorded one new coronavirus-related fatalities Tuesday, bringing the death toll to […]