Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his opposition to Monday’s transportation mask mandate reversal and said the county will monitor legal options regarding masking. “I’m not pleased that we were… Read More
Montgomery County does not plan to reinstate an indoor mask mandate at this time as COVID-19 cases increase once again, officials discussed during a media briefing Wednesday. “We know there… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich denounced disruptions made during a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board meeting. On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to make mask-wearing optional in… Read More
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 indoor mask mandate was lifted as of 11:59 p.m. Monday. The change does not impact the face covering requirement in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) or on… Read More
On Tuesday, the state Board of Education voted 12-2 to remove the statewide school face mask requirement. The vote will give local school boards control over mask requirements. But, the… Read More
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 indoor mask mandate is set to lift next week. The county council’s current Board of Health regulation terminates the mandate next Monday, Feb. 21 at 11:59 p.m.… Read More
Gov. Larry Hogan has called on the Maryland school board to rescind its school masking policy in light of improving COVID-19 metrics and vaccine availability. “We must all learn to… Read More
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate has been extended to Jan. 31. The county council, sitting as the Board of Health, voted unanimously Tuesday to remove the previous mandate’s automatic termination… Read More
As Montgomery County approaches the trigger to terminate its indoor mask mandate, officials expect to recommend extending the requirement due to worsening COVID-19 metrics, they said during a virtual media… Read More
As COVID-19 cases rise in Montgomery County, health officials anticipate numbers will continue to increase but hope local efforts will help maintain a low peak, County Public Health Emergency Preparedness… Read More
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will be reinstated at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, per a release from the county. The change follows seven straight days of substantial COVID-19 transmission as defined… Read More
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will return Saturday if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms the jurisdiction has maintained seven straight days of substantial COVID-19 transmission, per… Read More