Coronavirus 05-18-222022-05-18T17:04:30-04:00 Coronavirus 05-18-222022-05-18T17:04:30-04:00 Coronavirus booster vaccines for younger kids could be available by weekend or next week, county health officials say Shots would be administered at county clinics and schools and by private providers
Schools 05-17-222022-05-17T17:07:01-04:00 Schools 05-17-222022-05-17T17:07:01-04:00 Nearly 12% of Sherwood Elementary students, staff positive for COVID-19 Sandy Spring school returns to masking as cases rise
Government 05-17-222022-05-18T12:53:10-04:00 Government 05-17-222022-05-18T12:53:10-04:00 Montgomery County again searching for health officer after candidate withdraws Candidate, the third to withdraw, was awaiting confirmation by state
Coronavirus 05-17-22 Coronavirus 05-17-22 County Council Member Will Jawando tests positive for COVID-19 He says he is isolating and experiencing mild symptoms
Schools 05-13-22 Schools 05-13-22 MCPS may ask some students to wear masks again as cases increase More than 2,300 cases reported in past 10 days
Government 05-11-22 Government 05-11-22 Montgomery County’s next round of rental assistance begins Monday About $43 million from federal and state funds will be available
Schools 05-09-222022-05-09T19:08:57-04:00 Schools 05-09-222022-05-09T19:08:57-04:00 MCPS students who owe lunch money won’t get ‘alternative meals’ School board expected to finalize policy changes concerning penalty for debt
Coronavirus 05-06-22 Coronavirus 05-06-22 Despite rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations remain low in county Officials say natural immunity and vaccination rates mean current wave hasn’t impacted health system like prior ones
Government 04-27-222022-04-29T09:33:08-04:00 Government 04-27-222022-04-29T09:33:08-04:00 State recommends approval of county’s health officer selection County Council to meet with the candidate before confirmation vote
Schools 04-27-222022-04-27T10:03:12-04:00 Schools 04-27-222022-04-27T10:03:12-04:00 MCPS to stop COVID-19 contact tracing May 5 Change aligns with state, federal guidance, district says
Coronavirus 04-20-222022-04-21T10:35:34-04:00 Coronavirus 04-20-222022-04-21T10:35:34-04:00 Elrich, other officials may consider masking measures as case counts inch up Elrich said masking is least restrictive means of preventing COVID spread; no proposals yet on table
Coronavirus 04-14-22 Coronavirus 04-14-22 Masks still required on Ride On buses as CDC extends mandate on planes, transit County evaluating whether to continue mask requirements beyond federal mandate
Schools 04-13-222022-04-14T10:35:22-04:00 Schools 04-13-222022-04-14T10:35:22-04:00 No restrictions for MCPS graduations, promotions this year Schedule released; ceremonies run June 1 to 14
Coronavirus 04-12-222022-04-12T11:26:49-04:00 Coronavirus 04-12-222022-04-12T11:26:49-04:00 As cases rise, county changes COVID-19 metrics to match what CDC did New focus is on hospitalizations, severe illness over case numbers
Government 04-07-222022-04-06T21:11:10-04:00 Government 04-07-222022-04-06T21:11:10-04:00 Elrich says county close to hiring next health officer, asks state to review choice County Council would have to confirm pick
Coronavirus 03-30-222022-03-30T16:50:28-04:00 Coronavirus 03-30-222022-03-30T16:50:28-04:00 County officials not concerned yet about severity of new COVID-19 omicron variant State has reported 193 omicron BA.2 cases so far
News 03-30-222022-04-01T09:22:22-04:00 News 03-30-222022-04-01T09:22:22-04:00 County clinics offer second COVID-19 booster shot Plus: Dems pass new congressional map, as AG appeals gerrymandering ruling; Bill to expand abortion access heads to Hogan’s desk
Schools 03-28-22 Schools 03-28-22 Montgomery College ends indoor mask mandate, with some exceptions Masks still required in classrooms, child care center
News 03-28-222022-03-28T02:32:35-04:00 News 03-28-222022-03-28T02:32:35-04:00 Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine to be tested in booster studies, including at NIH Plus: Montgomery County police arrest man on gun, drug charges; Maryland Senate strikes down abortion amendment
Coronavirus 03-24-22 Coronavirus 03-24-22 Friedson tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms Council member ‘thankful’ for being fully vaccinated, boosted