Holidays are an important time of the year for many and can still be celebrated safely during the COVID-19 pandemic if important recommendations are followed. For recommendations on safe holiday celebration and travel, please see the CDC guidance on holiday celebrations

COVID-19 has deeply impacted many families in the County. The MCPS Educational Foundation, the County Council of PTAs volunteer network, and MCPS are asking our very giving community to support the Families Helping Families campaign. Funds donated will be exchanged for gifts cards and distributed.

The State of Maryland launches a new app to notify residents of possible COVID-19 exposure. Visit covidlink.maryland.gov/content/mdcovidalert/ for more information

Montgomery County Revises Capacity Limits for Businesses Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases; County Council Approves Executive Order 122-20

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

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.