Governor Hogan is holding a press conference to provide a Covid update to Marylanders.
Below you’ll see notes from his press conference, as tweeted by his Deputy Communications Director, Kata Hall:
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Earlier today Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a statement on a vaccine mandate for county employees.
The statement can be seen below:
Councilmembers Riemer and Jawando to Introduce Bill Requiring all Montgomery County Government Employees to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Per Montgomery County:
97% of Eligible Residents in Montgomery County Have Received at Least One Vaccine Dose
According to CDC data, 97.1 of the population 12 years of age and older in Montgomery County, MD (865,866 residents) have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 88.2% in that group have been fully vaccinated and 82.4% of the entire population of Montgomery County has received at lease one dose. Of the population 65 years and older, 99% have received at least one dose.
Governor Hogan Announces Immediate Authorization of COVID-19 Booster Shots For Marylanders
Per the State of Maryland:
MCPS released a letter to the community, providing details on rapid testing and adjustments to the quarantine policy.
It can be seen below:
Montgomery County to Host Free Vaccine Clinic This Saturday at Watkins Mill High School
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for age-eligible (12 years & older) individuals using the Pfizer vaccine on Sept. 25 at Watkins Mill High School (10301 Apple Ridge Rd).
City of Rockville Cancels Rocktobierfest and Antique and Classic Car Show
Per the City of Rockville:
Montgomery College to Require All Students and Employees to Be Vaccinated
Montgomery College announced this week that they will be requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees and students. Employees must submit proof of vaccination by November 8 and students must submit proof of vaccination by January 7.
MCPS recently provided slides detailing its health contingency plan.
The slides include updated guidance on student quarantine, on-site testing, screening tests, and hybrid model planning.
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Message From County Executive Marc Elrich, “We Must Do Everything Possible to Protect Our Children From COVID-19”
Per Montgomery County: