 County Executive Marc Elrich explains why he has issued a new Executive Order that will expand safety guidelines as the County tries to get control of the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the County. He also addresses why stopping the spread of the virus will take a regional effort.
 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced further safety restrictions in order to slow the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in the County and throughout the Washington region. The restrictions will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
 COVID-19 Deaths by Zip Code Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Portal provides a variety of breakdowns on how the virus has impacted the County. The statistics are regularly updated to reflect the most recent reports during the health crisis. Among the information available is how many positive cases have been reported in each zip code in the County.
 There are numerous ways to get tested for COVID-19 in Montgomery County. The County operates dozens of clinics most weeks and rotates the locations to make testing easily accessible for residents in all parts of the County. In addition, there are many privately operating testing programs.
Montgomery County has expanded its “Tourism Anchor Institution Grant Program” so for-profit and nonprofit organizations that are tourist-oriented and focus on arts, culture, agriculture and/or recreation—and have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 health crisis—are eligible to apply for this form of financial assistance. In addition to expansion of the program to include eligible for-profit and nonprofit organizations, the deadline to submit completed applications has been extended to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13.
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 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council joined in the celebration of International Human Rights Day on Thursday, Dec. 10.
 Montgomery County will offer residents an opportunity to join free conversations with mental health experts and community partners in a series about mental health and wellness issues affecting the community as the COVID-19 health crisis continues. The virtual series “Wellness Community Events: Healing and Holding On” will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 16, and will continue every Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m.
 In a year dominated by the COVID-19 virus, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants the sharing of spirit and joy to be celebrated together. He is inviting residents to submit photos of winter and holiday decorations that will then be displayed on the County’s website so all can see them.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s request for a special appropriation of $20.7 million to extend support to communities in the County that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 was approved by the County Council on Dec. 8.
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 Much of the holiday season will be different this year, including gift giving. Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and partners are encouraging people to gift greener this holiday season by supporting local businesses and reducing their carbon footprint with the annual “Gift Outside the Box” campaign.
 Montgomery County’s Commission for Women (CFW) will host a free virtual career workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 15, to help job seekers write better resumes. “Creating Your Best Resume” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m.
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