Confirmed Case of P.1 Covid Variant (Known as the Brazil Variant) in Maryland Resident Who Passed Away
Yesterday, Governor Hogan tweeted the following:
New Development
Statement from the Board of Education and Superintendent Jack R. Smith on The MCEA Resolution on MCPS’ Return-to-School Plan
Yesterday the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) took a vote of of no confidence in the MCPS reopening plan.
New escalators coming to customers at 32 Metro stations; contract awarded to replace 130 escalators
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).
Montgomery Village Lidl Update
The first walls are up at the site of the upcoming Lidl in Montgomery Village. Located at 19241 Montgomery Village Ave. (formerly the MV Professional Center), the new grocery store will be less than a mile away from rival chain Aldi.
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Breaking: Historic White’s Ferry Sold
A deal was made official yesterday for the purchase of White’s Ferry, the adjacent store, and the portion of Maryland shoreline used for operations, to Chuck and Stacy Kuhn, owners of JK Moving Services.
You can read the press statement made by MCEA (Montgomery County Education Association) on the Board of Education vote below:
“MCEA is deeply troubled by the irresponsible reopening plan approved Tuesday by the MCPS Board of Education. The administration’s presentation was riddled with misleading remarks leading to a host of unanswered questions. The plan fails to deliver on necessary safety measures for students and educators, and it siphons vital resources away from Black, Brown, and low-income students.
The following is a press release by Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, after consultation with County Health Officer Travis Gayles and based on data, has issued Executive Order 19-21AM that will reopen indoor dining at 25 percent capacity effective Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at 7 a.m. Under this Executive Order, indoor dining would be limited to a 90-minute dining period and alcohol sales will be suspended at 10 p.m. The executive order was approved today, Feb. 9, by the County Council.
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MoCo Board of Education Approves “Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction”
Today the Montgomery County Board of Education approved a plan and timeline for a safe return to in-person learning.
MCPS Provides Community Update on Return-to-School Plans
Per MCPS:
Governor Larry Hogan today announced more than $123.2 million in funding to support Maryland’s local health departments, including resources for ongoing COVID-19 vaccination activities. The governor’s office briefed county leaders on the funding announcement earlier this afternoon.