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
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Nearly 12% of Sherwood Elementary students, staff positive for COVID-19
Sandy Spring school returns to masking as cases rise
Montgomery County again searching for health officer after candidate withdraws
Candidate, the third to withdraw, was awaiting confirmation by state
County Council Member Will Jawando tests positive for COVID-19
He says he is isolating and experiencing mild symptoms
MCPS may ask some students to wear masks again as cases increase
More than 2,300 cases reported in past 10 days
Montgomery County’s next round of rental assistance begins Monday
About $43 million from federal and state funds will be available
MCPS students who owe lunch money won’t get ‘alternative meals’
School board expected to finalize policy changes concerning penalty for debt
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
State recommends approval of county’s health officer selection
County Council to meet with the candidate before confirmation vote
MCPS to stop COVID-19 contact tracing May 5
Change aligns with state, federal guidance, district says
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
Masks still required on Ride On buses as CDC extends mandate on planes, transit
County evaluating whether to continue mask requirements beyond federal mandate
No restrictions for MCPS graduations, promotions this year
Schedule released; ceremonies run June 1 to 14
As cases rise, county changes COVID-19 metrics to match what CDC did
New focus is on hospitalizations, severe illness over case numbers
Elrich says county close to hiring next health officer, asks state to review choice
County Council would have to confirm pick
County officials not concerned yet about severity of new COVID-19 omicron variant
State has reported 193 omicron BA.2 cases so far
County clinics offer second COVID-19 booster shot
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Montgomery College ends indoor mask mandate, with some exceptions
Masks still required in classrooms, child care center
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
Friedson tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms
Council member ‘thankful’ for being fully vaccinated, boosted
