Gov. Larry Hogan has requested $10 million for coronavirus preparedness and emergency funding in his supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2021. “Our highest priority is keeping our residents safe. The… Read More
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread worldwide, prevention and preparation efforts are being taken locally to ensure the safety of all residents. On Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmembers were briefed… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is preparing to provide instructional activities for all students online in the event that schools must close due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. MCPS sent out… Read More
Maryland residents can be tested for the coronavirus more quickly and easily now that the state has received the authority to do its own testing, rather than having to rely… Read More
At a Maryland Board of Public Works Wednesday morning, Gov. Larry Hogan provided several updates on the state’s preparedness for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Hogan said that the State Public Health… Read More
MyMCMedia stopped by Target at the RIO Lakefront in Gaithersburg to explore reports that retailers are experiencing product shortages due to coronavirus-motivated shopping. Hand sanitizer was completely sold out, in… Read More
The Montgomery County Council received a briefing on the coronavirus COVID-19 today from Dr. Travis Gayles and Dr. Earl Stoddard. Gayles is a health officer and the Chief of Public… Read More
Meeting to discuss county’s efforts to ensure health and safety of all residents Montgomery County Council was briefed on the the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the county’s efforts to ensure the… Read More
The Maryland Department of Health updated its website to include the latest results for people being tested for the coronavirus in Maryland. A total of 13 people have met the… Read More
The University of Maryland suspended its Italy study abroad program on Friday, Feb. 28. This comes after the Center for Disease Control categorized Italy as a Warning Level 3. Students… Read More
Ahead of Tuesday’s council briefing from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, County Executive Marc Elrich says it’s important people… Read More
Three people are now being tested for the coronavirus in Maryland. Charlie Gischlar, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Health, said the third possible case was announced this morning… Read More