Maryland Board of Education Votes to Mandate Masks for All Schools
Today the Maryland State Board of Education voted 11-1 for an emergency regulation to require all children and adults to wear masks in public schools statewide. This decision was made in an effort to preserve in-person learning as the Delta variant spreads at alarming rates.
Montgomery County to Require County Employees to be Vaccinated by September 18
During yesterday’s weekly media briefing, County Executive Marc Elrich announced that county employees will have until September 18th to show proof of vaccination, or be subject to regular testing.
Strathmore to Require Attendees to Provide Proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Result
The Music Center at Strathmore at 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda announced today that beginning September 7 they will require all attendees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results within 72 hours of attending any indoor public performance or event at its complex.
Earlier this month ThinkFoodGroup restaurants in the D.C. region require proof of vaccination to dine indoors for people who are 12 and older.
This includes Spanish Diner, which opened in Bethesda this past May in the location that was formerly home to Jaleo.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for MCPS Students Wednesday August 25 in Silver Spring
Per MCPS:
Quince Orchard High School sent out a community notification today updating students, staff, and families on the recent Covid-19 cases at the school.
According to the notification, the school was notified of six additional positive Covid-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases at the school to 26.
The Board of Education will hold its business meeting (in-person) on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 12 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon Channel 36, and RCN channel 89.
The Board will resume in-person testimony at its August 24 business meeting, but will continue to accept pre-recorded audio or video testimony through their website.
Governor Hogan Statement on Full FDA Approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Per the State of Maryland:
Governor Hogan Receives COVID Booster Shot; Announces 80% of Maryland Adults Vaccinated By Labor Day
Governor Larry Hogan announced this morning on CBS Face the Nation that he received his third COVID-19 shot this past Monday. The “booster” shot is currently recommended to those who are immunocompromised. Hogan was diagnosed with stage three non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2015 and was declared cancer free in 2016.
Residents with Compromised Immune Systems Now Able to Receive Third Dose of Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
Information below courtesy of Montgomery County. More information available at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/additional-doses.html
Press Release From Governor Hogan Announcing New Vaccination Protocols for Maryland Nursing Home and Hospital Workers
Per the State of Maryland: