Delta Variant In United States: Health Leaders Stress Getting Vaccinated
The Delta variant is quickly becoming the dominant strain of the coronavirus in the United States, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[CDC] data. The variant was first detected in India and has spread across the world.
Although the Delta variant hasn’t been detected in Montgomery County, local public health leaders urge residents who remain vulnerable to get vaccinated.
During a virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Office of Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard explained how high vaccination rates could create less of a concern for transmission.
Richard Montgomery Student O’Looney Sworn in as New Student Member of the Board
Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education members said farewell to 43rd Student Member of the Board [SMOB] Nick Asante and welcomed the 44th SMOB Hana O’Lonney on Friday afternoon.
“My 12 years in this school system have taught me that diversity is our strength… I look forward to serving as your SMOB and championing never before seen changes in our county,” said O’Lonney.
Multiple local elected officials and former SMOB members were among the attendees at the swearing-in ceremony at Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville. During the event, Asante was congratulated for all his hard work throughout the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr. Monifa McKnight currently serves as the acting superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools [MCPS] now that Dr. Jack Smith retired. Prior to this role, Dr. Mcknight was MCPS’ deputy superintendent. She also served as the Chief School Management and Instructional Leadership Officer for Howard County Public Schools. MyMCM spoke with McKnight about the transition […]