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 (HD), County Cable Montgomery and on the county’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
2. Vaccine Clinic for MCPS Students: From noon to 7 p.m., the county will hold a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Argyle Middle School for MCPS students ages 12 and older. Last week, the FDA and CDC approved Pfizer’s vaccine for youths ages 12-15. Make an appointment here.
Parents & guardians: @MoCoDHHS will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Argyle Middle School for MCPS students (12 years & older) using the Pfizer vaccine Wed., May 19 from 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Make an appointment: https://t.co/w6BmKGEwt1
Information: https://t.co/EkD9WBvc6y pic.twitter.com/oBd9dL4VH8
— MCPS (@MCPS) May 18, 2021
3. Restaurant Relief Fund: Today, a new round of applications opens for the MoCo Restaurant Relief Fund. May 28 is the last day to apply. See more here.
📢MOCO RESTAURANTS & FOOD RELATED BUSINESSES: @MoCoCouncilMD approved funding for Phase Three of the Restaurant Relief Fund! Applications open TOMORROW for new grantees; MCEDC will email previously approved applicants info on the new process. Learn more > https://t.co/35b6CnkUEU pic.twitter.com/2CJTBzRX2x
— MCEDC (@think_moco) May 18, 2021
4. County COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at nine testing sites today.
5. Senior Planet Montgomery: Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer free Zoom classes to senior residents. Today’s classes include “Podcasts” and “Fit Fusion Workout.”
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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