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Today the Montgomery County Council introduced, held a public hearing, and voted on a Second Amended Board of Health Regulation to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Extend Indoor Masking Guidance in Montgomery County.

The Council voted unanimously for the new public health order, which will keep the indoor mask mandate in place until February 21.

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Governor Hogan Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff In Honor of Fallen Baltimore Firefighters

By Patrick Herron

Published January 25, 2022 at 10:56AM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement:

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Statement From Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Line of Duty Death of a Montgomery County Volunteer Firefighter

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2022 at 10:58PM

For Immediate Release: Monday 24 January

MoCo

Vote on Vaccine Requirement (Passport) Will Not Happen Tomorrow; Additional Notes From Today’s Council Media Briefing

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2022 at 3:58PM

During today’s Montgomery County Council media briefing, Council President Gabe Albornoz and Vice President Evan Glass discussed Friday’s shooting at Magruder High School as well as tomorrow’s Board of Health meeting.

-Thanked first responders who acted quickly as it was happening, as well as the faculty and staff.

Health

Governor Hogan Enacts Executive Order to Further Expand Health Care Staffing in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Pharmacies

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2022 at 12:57PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today enacted an executive order expanding the state’s efforts to support health care facilities in addressing staffing shortages. In addition, the state’s health metrics continue to substantially improve, with COVID-19 hospitalizations dropping at the fastest rate in the United States.

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‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Video Contest to be Held Feb. 1-22 for Montgomery County Teens to Promote Safer Driving and Walking

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2022 at 9:57AM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 20, 2022

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Montgomery County Council and Committees to Hold Meetings on Jan. 24, Committees Will Review the Establishment of a Police Accountability Board

By Patrick Herron

Published January 23, 2022 at 12:16PM | Updated January 24, 2022 at 10:58AM

The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet virtually on Monday, Jan. 24 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Expedited Bill 49-21, Police – Police Accountability Board – Administrative Charging Committee – Established, which would establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) for the County. Bill 49-21 was introduced by the Council President at the request of the County Executive.

The members of the PS Committee include Chair Sidney Katz, Council President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmember Tom Hucker.

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