Today is Thursday, Feb. 25 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1.COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Montgomery County clinic appointments are currently for Groups 1A and Group 1B, Tier 1 (Adults ages 75 or older). All vaccinations are by appointment only. Health officials say the supply is very limited. Click here for more information and to preregister.
Stay informed! The COVID-19 Information Portal features a vaccine webpage with information about preregistration, priority groups, a distribution dashboard, frequently asked questions and much more.
💉➡ https://t.co/9PPUdSPf2a. pic.twitter.com/CJ3MA8A57W— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 21, 2021
2. COVID-19 Vaccination Town Hall: Montgomery County Council is holding a virtual town hall meeting today at 7:00 p.m. focused on the COVID-19 vaccination program in the local community. A variety of local elected officials and health leaders will be giving helpful information. Community members must register ahead of time to participate in the virtual town hall through Zoom by clicking here. See the tweet below for additional details.
The Council will hold a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. focused on the COVID-19 vaccination program in our community. Register to participate➡️: https://t.co/WPfiFTVV0d by Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. ❓Learn more: https://t.co/ZrxrFaucHL. pic.twitter.com/zXJplLp2TP
— Montgomery Council (@MoCoCouncilMD) February 22, 2021
3. County COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at eight testing sites today.
🧪Get tested! Free #COVID19 testing clinics are scheduled today around Montgomery County. For hours, locations and more info: https://t.co/0zQhFhfKEd. pic.twitter.com/BuZixvv0Ti
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 24, 2021
4. Community Food Access Survey: The Montgomery County Food Council has launched a short COVID-19 Community Food Access Survey to collect residents’ input to guide food distribution plans in 2021. View more details along with the survey here.
The Food Council has launched a short, 8-question COVID-19 Community Food Access survey to collect input from residents that will guide the County’s food distribution plans in 2021.
Share your feedback here: https://t.co/ONNxFKvDdU pic.twitter.com/XbIyaNhUc4
— MoCoFoodCouncil (@MoCoFoodCouncil) January 22, 2021
5. Ride-On Bus Schedules Adjusted: Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust Ride-On bus service schedules starting Sunday, Feb. 28, to increase service in areas with growing passenger demand. Click here for more information.
🆕 @MCDOTNow will adjust @RideOnMCT bus schedules starting Sunday, Feb. 28 to increase service in areas with growing passenger demand.
Read the news release for details: https://t.co/6RurXNnzMD. pic.twitter.com/giS6g3OED7— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 24, 2021
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