Gaithersburg Based Novavax Could Start Making Omicron-Specific COVID-19 Vaccine By January
Gaithersburg based Novavax announced that today that they could begin commercial manufacturing of a COVID-19 vaccine for the Omicron coronavirus variant by January of 2022. Novavax is currently testing whether or not its current vaccine works against the Omicron variant.
Per the State of Maryland:
Governor Hogan Urges Booster Shots, Outlines Maryland’s Preparedness Efforts for COVID-19 Omicron Variant
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement:
Due to staffing shortages, Montgomery County Public Schools is now allowing weekly COVID-19 testing for staff, according to Bethesda Beat. Previously, MCPS said they would terminate any employee not fully vaccinated by October 29, unless they provided a medical exemption.
MCPS will now allow unvaccinated employees to submit a negative COVID test on a weekly basis, or face disciplinary action up to and including termination, according to a letter sent to MCPS staff.
Per the State of Maryland:
More Than 850,000 Booster Shots Administered, Booster Eligibility Expanded to All Adults
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Friday, November 19, 2021
Press release per Montgomery County:
County Regresses to Substantial Transmission of COVID-19; Board of Health Regulation Cites Resumption of Indoor Mask Mandate Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20
Per Montgomery County/MCPS:
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for 5- to 11-year-olds. MCPS is partnering with the county’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Holy Cross Hospital to offer a number of free vaccination clinics for children at schools and county sites.
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other representatives from the County government who help lead the County’s ongoing COVID-19 response efforts will host their weekly, virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17.
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will return this Saturday at 12:01am. Montgomery County has been at a “substantial transmission” level for seven straight days, triggering the reinstatement of the mandate.
Official Press Release from Montgomery County:
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 16, 2021