Gaithersburg

A driver in a SUV struck an apartment building at 501B S. Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg on Thursday afternoon around 3:30pm, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.

MCFRS and Gaithersburg police are currently at the scene. There appears to be no structural damage to the building and no injuries reported.


MoCo Government

“I’ve heard from many residents about the problems they’re experienced at county-operated testing sites.

Due to the national shortage of tests and the strained staffing levels on site, the best guaranteed way to get a test is to make an appointment.


MoCo Government

During today’s media briefing, Montgomery County’s Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Earl Stoddard said that James Bridgers, the acting county health officer, has made a recommendation to the County Council to postpone ending the indoor mask mandate until at least the end of January, even if the county hits an 85% vaccination rate.

On November 2, the council unanimously approved an amendment suggested by Councilmember Andrew Friedson that would terminate the mask mandate altogether after the county hits a vaccination rate of 85% of total population (according to data tracker on CDC website).


Health

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With Maryland surpassing 2,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide, Governor Larry Hogan today provided Marylanders with an update regarding ongoing emergency actions:


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