Maryland to Receive 50 Ventilators From New York
New York is sending ventilators to other states now that its coronavirus response is stabilizing. Fifty of the ventilators will go to Maryland. New York Governor Andrew Coumo made the… Read More
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MCPS to Share Information About Grading Next Week
Families will receive information about grading for the third and fourth quarter next week, said Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith in a message to the MCPS… Read More
Maryland Among States to Receive Additional Ventilators From California
California is sending much needed ventilators to other states including Maryland during the current health crisis. Due to critical shortages of life saving supplies as a result of the COVID-19… Read More
Elrich Encourages Wearing Face Masks When Around Others
During a virtual media briefing Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich suggested wearing a face mask if you’re out where other people are to slow the spread of COVID-19. He… Read More
Elrich and Gayles Speak at New COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened in White Oak on Tuesday. At the vehicle emissions center on Industrial Parkway in Silver Spring, the site is open to all Maryland residents… Read More
Montgomery County Offers Mental Health Guidance During Pandemic
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offered guidance on supporting your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The county said in a statement that it’s okay… Read More
Seniors Can Take Free Online Classes About Zoom, Telemedicine and More
Seniors in Montgomery County can take free online classes to learn how to use technology to help themselves through Senior Planet Montgomery. Senior Planet Montgomery is a technology training program… Read More
Gayles: Estatus Migratorio no Interesa para Cuidarse de la Pandemia
La ciudadanía no importa cuando se trata de hacerse pruebas y cuidarse de COVID-19, dice el Dr. Travis Gayles, Oficial de Salud del Condado de Montgomery y Jefe de Servicios… Read More
Gayles Urges Residents to Not Let Immigration Status Influence Getting COVID-19 Care
Citizenship does not matter when it comes to getting testing and care for COVID-19, says Montgomery County Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services Dr. Travis Gayles. “Do not… Read More
Hogan: “Esta Enfermedad No Discrimina y Nadie es Inmune”
El número de casos de COVID-19 en Maryland se ha triplicado en menos de una semana, dijo el viernes el gobernador Larry Hogan en una conferencia de prensa. “Ahora tenemos… Read More
‘It is a Threat to Nearly Everyone’ Says Hogan on Coronavirus
The number of COVID-19 cases in Maryland has tripled in less than a week, Gov. Larry Hogan said at a press conference Friday. “We now have widespread community transmission. This… Read More
Elrich: ‘We’re Going to Hit a Surge’ Before Enough Tests Come
“They’re going to come, but we’re going to hit a surge here before they come,” Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said about COVID-19 testing kits in Maryland. At a virtual… Read More