The Montgomery County Council, acting as the Board of Health, met this morning for a public health update and voted to terminate the existing Board of Health regulation that was scheduled to end the indoor mask requirement when Montgomery County reached an 85% vaccination rate. Montgomery County is currently at 83.3%.
The mandate is now scheduled to end on January 31st., meaning masks will be required until at least that date.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Monday, January 3, 2022
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Monday, January 3, 2022
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Monday, January 3, 2022
The Maryland State Police (MSP) declares snow emergencies with input from MD State Highway Administration. As of 8:00am, a snow emergency was declared in Montgomery County.
“Once a snow emergency is declared, the law requires certain precautions.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Saturday, January 1, 2022
Montgomery County has released details of its proposed vaccine passport. If passed, individuals 12 years and older will be required to provide proof of vaccination before entering restaurants, bars, movie […]
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.
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