New proposal could change how Montgomery County phases reopening
Montgomery County Council, acting as the board of health, will vote on a measure Tuesday that would tie reopening to the number of locals who have been vaccinated. Author: John Henry Updated: 11:13 PM EDT April 26, 2021
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. A new proposal could change the way Montgomery County phases in re-opening in the future.
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council will sit as the county s board of health and vote on a measure that would tie reopening to the number of people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations in the county.
Under the measure, three phases of reopening would be automatically triggered when Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles reports certain benchmarks of vaccination progress.
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A new proposal could change the way Montgomery County phases in re-opening in the future.
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council will sit as the county s board of health and vote on a measure that would tie reopening to the number of people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations in the county.
Under the measure, three phases of reopening would be automatically triggered when Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles reports certain benchmarks of vaccination progress.
Currently, 50% of the Montgomery County population has received at least one shot of vaccine. At 50%, indoor gatherings can increase to 50 people.
Latest Installment of MCPS Online Career Talk Series Features Healthcare Workers
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be holding a new installment of “Let’s Talk Careers”. The new installment is scheduled for 10–11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28.
The career series is held monthly by MCPS students who discuss different career journeys with professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs from a variety of fields.
According to MCPS, confirmed guest include:
Travis Gayles, Montgomery County Health Officer and Chief, Public Health Services
Anna Maria Izquierdo-Porrera, executive director and co-founder, Care for Your Health, Inc.
Ruth Williams-Brinkley, regional president, Mid-Atlantic States, Kaiser Permanente.
Students who are interested may submit questions prior to the live series online or via Youtube chat. More information regarding access to the career talk can be found on the MCPS website.
School Notes: State investigating linked COVID-19 cases at six Montgomery County schools
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State investigating associated COVID-19 cases at six Montgomery County schools
The Maryland Department of Health is investigating COVID-19 “outbreaks” at six county schools.
The schools are listed on an online database tracking current “outbreaks” because they have at least two cases that are “epidemiologically linked,” according to the website. That is one of three definitions of an “outbreak.”
Other definitions of a school “outbreak” are:
• Three or more classrooms with cases that meet the above criteria within the past 14 days
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Apr 5, 2021 8:41 AM
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. ― Governor Eric Holcomb announced recently that the state mask mandate and other restrictions will end on Tuesday, April 6, leaving the option open for local officials to implement greater restrictions if they are determined to be warranted. Gov. Holcomb has still asked that Indiana residents continue to exercise caution and follow CDC guidance to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Montgomery County Commissioners and Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton were recently briefed on the latest Covid-19 data, capacity of the healthcare system, and projections by Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Scott Douglas. After carefully reviewing local data, current healthcare capacity, and an in-depth discussion, the County Commissioners and Mayor Barton have, at this time, collectively not chosen to enact greater restrictions in Crawfordsville and Montgomery County than those set by Gov. Holcomb