​Update of COVID-19 Crisis as of Today, March 23, 2020:

According to today's update from the MDHealthDept, there are 93 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County and 288 cases statewide. For more information, visit the State's website: https://t.co/8ICawBfBK8. #MoCo #COVID19 https://t.co/p7TolvwSdq

Resources for Our Neighbors:
COVID-19 General Information:
 
The Montgomery County Government maintains a page on prevention information, testing resources, and other local responses to the outbreak: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/Coronavirus.html
 
How can you tell if you have COVID-19? The CDC identifies fever, cough, and shortness of breath as the main symptoms. The CDC webpage also offers a symptom checker tool, the “Coronavirus Self-Checker” here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
 
Some confirmed patients who spoke to the Washington Post also reported fatigue and headaches and plenty of worry. One of those patients is also an infectious disease expert, and his advice is worth remembering: “Stay calm. Monitor yourself. The number one thing to keep an eye on is breathing. If it becomes difficult to breathe, you should really get to a facility.” (Note: Call the facility before you come!) Others felt fine throughout and would not have known they were sick if they had not been tested. Losing your sense of smell could be a sign of mild COVID-19 cases, according to recent New York Times reporting.

Food Resources:
 
Meals for Children: EMERGENCY CLOSURE MEALS SERVICE FOR MCPS STUDENTS. Meals will be provided in a Grab-and-Go format and will be available Mon - Fri 11 a.m.–1 p.m. For up to date information and list of locations please visit https://t.co/9QQQhvxlyR 
 
Manna Food Center (Manna) is temporarily waiving income requirements to provide food to any Montgomery County resident impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Residents are encouraged to contact Manna as soon as possible to begin receiving food through regular distribution channels. Visit their food distribution page to see updated site locations & schedules: https://www.mannafood.org/about/contact-manna/manna-food-distribution-sites/
 
Public Transportation for Essential Travel:
RideOnMCT service will continue to operate on the weekday special service schedule put in place last week. Essential travel only, please. Special service schedule details can be viewed here: https://t.co/3qDo7Ae4JN 
El servicio RideOnMCT continúa operando en el horario especial establecido la semana pasada (Lunes a Viernes). Por favor, viajes esenciales únicamente. Los horarios especiales están disponibles en: https://t.co/Cn7PbhvFcX 
 
List of Special Retail Store Shopping Hours just for Seniors and At-Risk:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/Resources/Files/COVID19GroceryStores.pdf
 
Senior Call Check Program for Residents 65+  Register to receive informational phone updates and check Ins:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/280c5ba?fbclid=IwAR0IizG7LGl1J3eiSRvgvd2iTfe33fXZm5NOQCqyUJeowY7aM5QNnIiz_Hg
 
Virtual Options for Important Business:
Register to Vote Presidential Primary Election moved to Tuesday, June 2! Deadline to Register May 12. Promote social/physical distancing by registering from home. Text VOTE to 77788 or
https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1

Vote by Mail: Promote social distancing by voting by mail (Absentee)! Text VBM to 77788 or https://t.co/LjH4G6lWoB #YourHealthYourVoiceYourVote2020 https://t.co/kYyU0RxgqA

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