Maryland Board of Education Raises Health Credit Requirement From .5 to Full Credit, Makes Change to World Language Requirement
The Maryland Board of Education voted to raise the health credit requirement from half of a credit to a full credit.
African American Health Program Community Day Event Saturday May 22
Per Montgomery County:
County Council Reaches Preliminary Agreement on FY22 Operating Budget
The Montgomery County council agreed to a preliminary budget for the next fiscal year. Below are the highlights from the County’s press release:
Friday is Bike to Work Day and MCDOT is Sponsoring 15 Local Pit Stops
Per Montgomery County:
Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021
BREAKING: Masks No Longer Required Indoors in Montgomery County if You Are Vaccinated
Today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which automatically starts phase two of reopening.
Drive Thru Food Distribution Event Today in Germantown For Those in Need
The Upcounty Consolidation Hub and Nourish Now will be hosting a drive-thru distribution event today, May 18th, at 19110 Liberty Mill Rd. in Germantown from 2-3PM.
Mobile Vaccination Site at Lakeforest Mall Lot May 18-May 23
There will be a mobile vaccination site at the Lakeforest Mall Bus Commuter Lot (701 Russel Ave in Gaithersburg) from May 18th to the 23rd, and again four weeks later for the second dose.
Be Your Best Fest in Gaithersburg Saturday, May 22
The City of Gaithersburg will be holding a free outdoor community event focusing on family fun, fitness, crafts, & more at the Casey Community Center on Saturday, May 22nd from 1-3pm.
County Health Officials Caution Residents About Cicada Emergence and Rat Population
Per Montgomery County:
On Monday the FDA approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents 12-15.
🆕 In anticipation of final approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-old children, you may preregister your child for an appointment now. Once final approval occurs, @MoCoDHHS will email you to make an appointment.
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