Today is Friday, Jan. 7 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Schools are Closed: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today because of severe weather conditions.
2. COVID-19 Vaccinations: Montgomery County is offering vaccinations for children ages 5-11 this weekend. Appointments are required. Also, boosters are now available for anyone, including children, age 12 and older.
CDC's ACIP has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 booster for anyone age 12 and older. If your child had their 2nd dose at least 5 months ago, you can make an appointment now for their booster shot. https://t.co/J6mqLG93lt pic.twitter.com/OEBHP2AHEW
— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) January 6, 2022
3. Food Distribution: UpCounty Hub Drive-thru distribution from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Mother Seton Parish, 19951 Father Hurley Blvd. Germantown. Interfaith Works distribution from 11 a.m. to 12:3o p.m. with walk ups from noon to 12:30 p.m. Located at 751 Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville. On Saturday, distributions are scheduled for Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Olney. On Sunday a distribution is scheduled for Rockville. Information about each districtuion event is available on the county food resources webpage.
4. Virtual Open House: MCM is hosting a virtual open house today at 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in making media, we offer interactive media courses. The open house is the first step. The class is free. Registration is required.
5. Health Insurance: Maryland Health Connection enrollment is open now until Jan. 15.
Kick off 2022 with a health plan through Maryland Health Connection! You have until Jan.15 to enroll for a 2022 health plan that starts Feb. 1. Open enrollment is for private health plans only. https://t.co/ZzuGtzJWfp pic.twitter.com/iJcOb8qSN4
— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) January 5, 2022
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