County Executive Marc Elrich has tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement he released via social media earlier this evening.
In the statement Elrich refers to mild symptoms and feeling tired.
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Beginning this Saturday, January 1, the use and sale of all #6 polystyrene (foam & rigid) plastic food service ware will be prohibited in Montgomery County.
Per Montgomery County:
“I’ve heard from many residents about the problems they’re experienced at county-operated testing sites.
Due to the national shortage of tests and the strained staffing levels on site, the best guaranteed way to get a test is to make an appointment.
Council meets on Jan. 4 to introduce, hold a public hearing and vote on an amended Board of Health regulation
For Immediate Release
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
During today’s media briefing, Montgomery County’s Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Earl Stoddard said that James Bridgers, the acting county health officer, has made a recommendation to the County Council to postpone ending the indoor mask mandate until at least the end of January, even if the county hits an 85% vaccination rate.
On November 2, the council unanimously approved an amendment suggested by Councilmember Andrew Friedson that would terminate the mask mandate altogether after the county hits a vaccination rate of 85% of total population (according to data tracker on CDC website).
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Monday, December 27, 2021
Per Montgomery County:
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During Wednesday’s COVID-19 media briefing, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said that the county has drafted language for a “vaccine passport” that is currently being reviewed and will then be provided to the County Council for their consideration. The County Council, acting as the Board of Health, will have to approve the regulation.
The proposed language includes restaurants, movie theaters, entertainment venues, and gyms.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 21, 2021