COVID-19 Updates
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Gov. Larry Hogan announces $210M for remote learning and tutoring
- Montgomery County Is Accepting Applications for Its Business Microenterprise Stabilization Program
- Montgomery County Short Term COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program Application Information
- Montgomery County announces new COVID-19 Data Dashboard
- Board of Education Approves Revised Grading Policy
- The IRS has ruled that emergency grants awarded to students under the CARES Act are not taxable income.
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COVID-19 Updates
1) MCDOT’s Mobile Commuter Store Reopens with New Safety Protocols
___________________________________ 2) County to Host Virtual Fall Forum on Mental Health and Recovery Oct. 1
___________________________________ 3) Montgomery County Recreation Extends Summer Outdoor Pool Season through Sunday, Oct. 4
___________________________________ Important COVID-19 Resources
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Make a Big Difference for Montgomery County: Complete the Census By September 30. You can complete the Census online at 2020Census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020
Montgomery County Public Schools is increasing to triple meal service on Fridays, beginning September 18 to help address food insecurity for MCPS students over the weekend. For locations and information, visit the MCPS website and search ‘meals.’
‘Reopen Montgomery’ Small Business Grant Program Unveils Website with Information on How Businesses Could Get Grants of Up to $5,000 to Assist with Reopening Expenses. Details on the program and application information—in English and Spanish—can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/biz-resources/reopen/
Returning to Work FAQs: Do you have questions about your rights related to safety and privacy for when you return to work after the COVID-19 pandemic? Visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for guidance on what employers can and can’t do to ensure the health and safety of their workforce.
Senior Planet Montgomery offers free Online Classes for Seniors. For more information, visit mocoinfo@seniorplanet.org
The Maryland Agricultural Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) launched the Pandemic Adjustment Loan Fund Program to help Maryland's food and fiber producers, harvesters, and primary processors adjust to business disruptions.
CovidCONNECT is a free online forum for those who tested positive for COVID-19. It's a place for those who have recovered — or who are in the process of recovering — from their illness. You can promote action and find support on CovidCONNECT — share your recovery story, learn about research opportunities, find mental health resources and more. CovidCONNECT: health.maryland.gov/covidconnect/Pages/Home.aspx
Join the Weekly Wednesday COVID-19 Media Briefings on Zoom with County Executive Marc Elrich & County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles. RSVP at kristina.laboy@montgomerycountymd.gov & login information will be provided
The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs, aware that some veterans are having increased mental health issues during the COVID-19 health crisis, encourages veterans and their families to take advantage of the services offered by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Silver Spring. The clinic provides high-quality and accessible behavioral health care to veterans, their families, the families of active duty service members and caregivers.
Montgomery County has introduced a new COVID-19 data dashboard. The dashboard provides information on hospitalizations, the number of patients in intensive care units (ICU), and the number of ventilators in use, as well as previously available information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths.