First Group of MCPS Students Return to Classrooms Today, March 1st 2021
Today marks the first time Montgomery County Public School students will return to the classroom since March of last year. A small amount of students in specific special education and technical education programs are the first to come back. The rest of the students will be brought back in specific stages.
MoCo Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles Featured on 60 Minutes
Chief Public Health Officer for Montgomery County Travis Gayles was featured Sunday evening on 60 Minutes. He expressed his frustration with the amount of COVID-19 vaccine the county has received and described how the County is prioritizing vaccine distribution.
Joint Statement from the Governors of Maryland and Virginia on Progress of the American Legion Bridge/I-270 to I-70 Relief Plan
Per the State of Maryland:
Covid Vaccine Scam Warning
In yesterday’s press conference, Governor Larry Hogan warned of attempted scams involving Covid-19 vaccinations.
Governor Hogan will hold a press conference today at 2:30 for an update on COVID-19 in Maryland.
You can watch live on Twitter, Facebook, or Youtube: bit.ly/GovHoganYouTube
Conversation About COVID-19 Vaccine in the Black Community this Monday, February 22nd
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council members Will Jawando will be hosting a virtual event titled, “The Black Community and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Why Acceptance of the Vaccine is Important” on Monday, February 22nd at 7:30PM.
MoCo ABS Announces Winter Lottery
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (formerly DLC) will be holding several sets of lotteries for residents and licensees to purchase highly sought after distilled spirits. Registration for the lotteries begin February 21st.
Confirmed Case of P.1 Covid Variant (Known as the Brazil Variant) in Maryland Resident Who Passed Away
Yesterday, Governor Hogan tweeted the following:
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).
List of Goverment Closures on President’s Day
From montgomerycounty.gov:
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.