Rockville Biotechnology Company Coming Close For “Functional Cure” to HIV
Rockville-based American Gene Technologies has infused an HIV positive patient with genetically modified “super T cells” that they hope will fight off off the disease as well as prevent it from returning.
Message from the County Executive
Montgomery County Reopens Completely This Friday
Per Montgomery County:
Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Paint Branch High School for MCPS Students
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will be holding a free vaccination clinic today for MCPS students 12 and older from 12-7pm at Paint Branch High School (14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville)
Montgomery County Reopens Completely This Friday
Per Montgomery County:
Blocked Sewer Leads to Discharge into Watts Branch Near Research Blvd.
On Friday afternoon, city crews in Rockville unblocked a pipe which may have leaked up to 15,000 of waste into Watts Branch Stream.
African American Health Program Community Day Event Saturday May 22
Per Montgomery County:
Friday is Bike to Work Day and MCDOT is Sponsoring 15 Local Pit Stops
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Reminds Residents that Federal Regulations Continue to Require Face Coverings on Public Transportation—Including Taxis, Ride Sharing, Ride On, Ride On Extra and Flash Bus
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) reminds residents that Federal guidelines continue to require face coverings when traveling by public transportation. Local examples include County Ride On buses, Ride On extra, Flash, Metrobus, Metrorail and when taking taxis or on-demand car services. All MCDOT buses have a supply of face coverings for those who do not have their own. At this time, the Federal requirement is scheduled to remain in effect through Sept. 13.
Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021
BREAKING: Masks No Longer Required Indoors in Montgomery County if You Are Vaccinated
Today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which automatically starts phase two of reopening.