Today is Tuesday, Nov. 24 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1. Exposure Alerts: Help contain the spread of Covid-19 by turning on exposure alerts on your iPhone or Android device.
Do you know how to download or opt-in to MD COVID Alert? It’s easy:
1. If you have an Android, download at: https://t.co/Epb6aIDF9q
2. If you have an iPhone, opt-in to Exposure Notifications in your device Settings.
3. Visit https://t.co/Qee0uJ0eRJ for more info. pic.twitter.com/Dr5zotFU7P— Maryland Department of Health (@MDHealthDept) November 13, 2020
2. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County health officials urge all residents to get tested for COVID-19 and will provide free walk-in and drive-through testing at eight testing sites today. The schedule of clinics may be found here.
3. Eat Local this Thanksgiving: Because of the pandemic, Montgomery County could potentially lose 40% of its local restaurants. This Thanksgiving, order takeout from a Montgomery County restaurant to help sustain the restaurant industry during this time of economic uncertainty.
https://www.mymcmedia.org/where-to-order-thanksgiving-meals-in-montgomery-county/
4. Library Card Perks: Did you know Montgomery County Public Library cardholders have access to the digital Washington Post?
MCPL card holders now have access to @washingtonpost! Access your digital subscription at https://t.co/4wpsYraUDh! Don't have a card yet? Get that at https://t.co/GvUD5NOEa4. pic.twitter.com/v79gT07blD
— Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD) (@MCPL_Libraries) November 20, 2020
5. Rockville’s Civic Center Park Closed: A City of Rockville pilot archery deer-culling program will close Civic Center Park and parts of Croydon Creek Nature Center from now through Sunday, Nov. 29.
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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