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
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COVID, Flu Rates Rising But Still Not Considered High
Incidents of COVID and the flu are increasing in Montgomery County as are visits to urgent care and emergency rooms. The rates are the highest they have been since about… Read More
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
COVID Cases on the Rise, But Officials Not Recommending Mask Mandate
Although Montgomery County’s COVID-19 community level remains low, new cases have risen steadily during the past month and now are more than double a recent low on Nov. 28. Two… Read More
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now Offered in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is now offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for residents who have not yet been vaccinated. The traditional protein-based vaccine requires two doses spaced three weeks apart, similar to… 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
COVID-19 Testing Kit Shortage Poses Holiday Concerns
Limited supplies of COVID-19 testing kits create uncertain risks for holiday gatherings this year in Montgomery County and around the nation. Just one week after the highly transmissible Omicron variant… Read More
County Executive Elrich: Mask Mandate Still Necessary
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday that he hopes the mask mandate remains in place, calling masks “our best protection to keeping people safe.” On Dec. 1, the county… Read More
Officials Want Pediatric Vaccines Shifted to Partners Who ‘Are Distributing The Doses’
About half of pediatric COVID-19 vaccines distributed to providers in week one in Montgomery County have not been administered, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said during a virtual… 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
County Clinics Will Begin Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations Thursday
Montgomery County-run clinics will begin COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 on Thursday, leaders said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. Appointments should become available on the county’s online COVID-19 portal… Read More