When Returning to Buildings is Possible, 60% of MCPS Students will Remain Virtual
MCPS recently requested parents to complete the preference survey indicating whether they choose to have their student remain in a virtual learning model or have the opportunity for in-person learning experiences. This survey closed yesterday, December 7.
Update on Maryland’s Plan to Safely Deliver/Distribute Effective Vaccines
Per the State of Maryland:
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney Nearing Capacity
UPDATED to include Medstar’s dispute of the HHS data.
MCPS Will Not Begin “Winter Competition Season” on December 7th Due to COVID Surge
Per MCPS Athletics:
MCPS Updates: Reevaluation of Return Plan Announced, Parent Preference Survey Deadline Extended
Today, MCPS released a community update to families, staff, and students.
MoCo reports record-high 631 new confirmed Covid cases
These 631 new cases were confirmed from 11,793 tests, also a record high. Statewide, Maryland reported 3,792 new cases from 55,939 tests, both the highest to date.
Updates from the 12/3 MCPS Board of Education Meeting: Opening Schools in Recovery of Education
Today during their virtual meeting, the MCPS Board of Education discussed a number of topics including how MoCo is stacking up in terms of health metrics, student data, updates on measures they’re taking to ensure safety, and recommendations for student transportation once there is a return to buildings.
Olney Ale House Remains Closed One Year After Fire
It has been exactly one year since a kitchen fire at the Olney Ale House caused the restaurant to temporarily shut down. The Ale House originally announced they were to reopen in October, but that was delayed due to the pandemic.
Notes From Governor Hogan’s 12/1 Press Conference
As of 12/1 Maryland has 201,135 confirmed cases of #COVID19, including 2,765 new cases in past 24 hours.
Maryland Reaches 9% Daily Positivity Rate as MoCo Reports Second-Highest Number of New Cases Ever
The Maryland Department of Health today recorded 2,765 new cases from 30,696 tests. Statewide, there were also 30 new deaths and 56 new hospitalizations.
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles issued an Amended Health Directive that limits indoor gatherings to 10 people and updates the County’s face coverings guidelines. Based on the questions that the County has received from residents about the face covering guidance, the following is a clarification of the face coverings guidelines in the directive.