New CDC Guidelines on Covid-19 Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccine guidelines last week. The recommendations are for people 65 years or older and for people with weak immune systems.… Read More
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The Latest Info and Advice on Flu and Covid-19 Vaccines
It is that time of year. Flu season is about to start and Covid-19 is still circulating. Many doctors say now is a good time to roll up your sleeves… Read More
State, County See Uptick in Covid-19 Cases
Covid-19 is circulating once again which could be the start of a summer surge. The number of hospitalizations across the state has doubled in recent weeks. Montgomery County Chief Health… Read More
Health Officials Warn of Rise in RSV Cases
Health officials warn of an early surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases nationwide. RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can lead to health… Read More
New Face Covering Guidance Effective Friday at 6:00 am
Most restrictions will be lifted as the county enters Phase 3 of reopening on Friday, May 28 just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. During a virtual media briefing on Wednesday,… Read More
Los CDC Publican una Guía para Personas que están Completamente Vacunadas
Los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) emitió la primera guía para personas que están completamente vacunadas contra COVID-19. Según CDC, las personas completamente vacunadas pueden comenzar… Read More
CDC Releases Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
The CDC issued the first guidance for people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on its website Monday. Based on the science, the CDC says fully vaccinated people can start to safely… Read More
Hogan: Former CDC Director Redfield to Serve as Senior Health Adviser
Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield is joining Maryland’s coronavirus response team as a public health senior advisor. Gov. Larry Hogan made the announcement at a press briefing on Tuesday,… Read More
Maryland Sees Almost Zero Flu Activity This Season
During this influenza season, there is almost no flu activity present in Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan’s Communications Director Mike Ricci said Friday morning. In a tweet, Ricci displayed a chart… Read More
State Officials Explain What’s in Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
What’s in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. David Marcozzi, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, explained the answer to Marylanders at a press conference with Gov. Larry… Read More
County Discourages Trick-or-Treating; Recommends Alternative Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is on Saturday and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants people to find new ways to participate. According to the CDC, “Many traditional Halloween activities can… Read More
CDC Updates Information on How COVID-19 Spreads
The CDC updated guidance to its “How COVID-19 Spreads” website on Tuesday. Based on current science, the CDC believes that people are more likely to become infected the longer and… Read More