Vaccination Rate ‘Only Around 9%’ for New COVID-19 Booster
The county’s vaccination rate for the new COVID-19 booster is under 10% as of about a week ago, according to county officials. In September, the FDA authorized the new vaccine… Read More
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Officials Hope New COVID-19 Booster Will Push Vaccination Rates
The county’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign this year will largely focus on educating people about how and where to get the new booster. Last month, the FDA authorized a new COVID-19… Read More
Updated COVID-19 Booster Expected This Fall
An updated COVID-19 booster shot is expected to be available in coming months. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell noted Wednesday that Montgomery County is still in the “low… Read More
Free Flu Vaccination Clinic in Silver Spring on Feb. 17
The Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring will host a free flu vaccine clinic on Friday, Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Anyone over the age of six months… Read More
Maryland Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility
All Maryland residents who have had multiple or unknown sexual partners in the last two weeks are now eligible for the monkeypox vaccine, the Maryland Department of Health (MDOH) announced… Read More
‘It’s a Problem’: Vaccine Booster Rates Lagging Among Black and Hispanic Residents, Elrich Says
COVID-19 vaccine booster rates are lagging among Black and Hispanic residents, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a media briefing Wednesday. “There’s a gap of about 21 percentage points between… Read More
Business Leaders Voice Objections to Vaccine Passports
Business leaders shared their concerns about a proposed COVID-19 vaccine passport in Montgomery County during a County C0uncil meeting Tuesday. The “passport,” proposed by the county executive branch, is proof… Read More
Rep. Trone Tests Positive; Urges ‘Folks to #Get Vaccinated’
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6) tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 15 and “is only experiencing mild symptoms,” he said. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted and am thankfully only experiencing… Read More
Officials Expect to Recommend Mask Mandate Extension
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
Montgomery County to Propose COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
Montgomery County officials will propose a COVID-19 vaccine passport to the county council for consideration, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. “Hopefully they… Read More
‘I Can Play With More Friends’: Kids Line Up for COVID-19 Vaccines
Last week, COVID-19 vaccinations started for 5-11 year olds in Montgomery County. On Friday, young residents received their first doses at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring. “I’m… Read More
COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway for 5-11 Year Olds
COVID-19 vaccinations for 5-11 year olds started Thursday in Montgomery County. On Friday, young residents waited to get their first dose at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring.… Read More