These measures will be in effect for at least one week, through Saturday, February 27.
Coronavirus
Both MoCo Dave & Busters Locations Have Reopened Dining Room
Dave & Busters at 9811 Washingtonian Blvd. in Gaithersburg and 8661 Colesville Rd. in Silver Spring have both reopened for dine in and carryout service only.
Gaithersburg-Based Novavax Reaches Agreement to Provide 1.1 Billion Doses of Covid Vaccine Candidate Globally
Per Novavax:
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Silver Spring Health Center is First in State to Participate in New COVID-19 Vaccine Program
CCI Health & Wellness Services (8630 Fenton St #1200, Silver Spring) announced on Thursday that they will be the first health center in Maryland to be a part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program.
Confirmed Case of P.1 Covid Variant (Known as the Brazil Variant) in Maryland Resident Who Passed Away
Yesterday, Governor Hogan tweeted the following:
Fu Lin Restaurant in Silver Spring is Closing This Sunday
Fu Lin Restaurant, located at 2235 Bel Pre Rd in Silver Spring, announced Tuesday night that they will be closing their doors permanently this Sunday, February 21st. They list the pandemic, as well as the owners retiring, as the reasons.
Maryland has Launched a Call Center to Assist Residents Without Internet Access in Finding Providers and Making Appointments for Mass Vaccination Sites
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) are working together to promote access to vaccines through a telephone-based support line and appointment system that is designed to assist those without internet access. On Monday, the departments began contacting seniors directly to invite them to use the new COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center at 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829).
MoCo Board of Education Sends Letter to Gov. Hogan Urging Expedited COVID-19 Vaccine Dissemination
The Montgomery County Board of Education and Superintendent Jack Smith are urging Governor Larry Hogan to expedite and prioritize the dissemination of COVID-19 vaccines to Montgomery County.
Montgomery Mall Turns Outdoor Dining Area Into “Enchanted Forest”
Back in December we told you that Montgomery Mall (Westfield Montgomery) had converted part of its parking garage into an outdoor seating area.
You can read the press statement made by MCEA (Montgomery County Education Association) on the Board of Education vote below:
“MCEA is deeply troubled by the irresponsible reopening plan approved Tuesday by the MCPS Board of Education. The administration’s presentation was riddled with misleading remarks leading to a host of unanswered questions. The plan fails to deliver on necessary safety measures for students and educators, and it siphons vital resources away from Black, Brown, and low-income students.
A Message from County Executive Marc Elrich: COVID-19 Vaccines Are Coming—Please Be Patient
We are going to overcome the COVID-19 health crisis that has gripped our lives for almost a year. And the best way to do this is by staying informed and exercising some patience.