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"Jane Duff Discovery all morning long and over Montgomery County public schools, You're going to see a whole lot of headlines that they're 1000 Montgomery County students have to stay home and quarantine because of Covid outbreak of Covid outbreak the covid outbreak Um, let me let me let me tell you what's not in these stories, because it's critically important about what this policy is in Montgomery County and how hysteria starts to get bread in these situations where one weekend of the school year and you've got several schools now who are? This includes burning Tree Elementary, Brookhaven Elementary, Flower Valley Elementary, Greenwood Elementary And Lakeland's Park Middle School. Um, and there were dozens of Covid 19 cases confirmed in the first week of school at those schools, Of course school is closed right now for Labor Day and Paracha Shauna today and then starting tomorrow about 1000 students and staff in those schools will not be coming back. Here's what these stories don't tell you who actually tested positive. And it makes it sound like street. This is why kids shouldn't be back because their vectors and to bring this it could be the secretary at this good could be one of the teachers who didn't give back that could be one of the teachers who did get vaccinated and picked up the delta variant and summer that they don't put in here. And the reason that thousands of kids have to stay home is because of the protocols that Montgomery County has put in place. The policy says that students are sent home if they have close contact. With anyone with symptoms. They have to get a negative test to return to school in the quarantine is for 10 days, and that is, by the way with a requirement. The students and staff have to wear masks indoors. You need to understand something. This isn't happening around the world. This is not in Denmark, right? I just saw the story in Denmark. Kids are not being punished there. If there is a positive case, the person who is positive is sent home just like any other disease like you. Imagine if they did this during flu season her cold season, right? Anyone who has close contact has to stay home and quarantine for 10 days and get a negative test before they come in in Denmark right now, if there is a positive test Either the teacher or the student. They go home, and that's it and they stay home exactly and anybody who had close contact they get tested, but they're allowed to stay in. And I'm reading from the Denmark newspaper that says their new policy, it says it's no longer about containing disease spread. The kids need to be happy. In other words, they have made it a priority, recognizing how Children are not negatively affected. In any, you know, remote way compared to adults with regard to this virus and recognizing that they have therapeutics, and they have virus vaccines at their disposal that at this point going forward, the Children's best welfare, best education and Children's happiness are paramount. They get to stay home. Not thousands of kids have an abuse of this protocol number one number two We have seen in cases where they haven't sent Children home because they even though in close proximity, were wearing masks, But then the kids that were not wearing masks. It's all over the place. And I think this is why the American people are having such distress and CDC now because you're getting such mixed, missed mess messaging. I had even heard that it wasn't even six FT. Apart. It was really supposed to be three ft apart, but somehow it's morphed into six ft apart. Everything is everywhere. It's either these vaccines are working, and we're getting the vaccines or they don't either. Mass work and we're wearing them or they don't But you cannot sit here in single handling. Take 10 kids or 1000 kids and say, Can't come back to school because they were on the playground with its and by the way, this whole idea of close contact with with a symptoms a symptom can be a cough. And what is this? Contact that person cough? Were you near them on the playground? Okay, you have to quarantine now away or three point. Tim Carney, who is a A columnist at Washington Examiner and also outspoken Montgomery County parent He took to social media on this, he says, the more I think about my county's new quarantine rule. A single symptom symptom could be exhaustion. Right if you're near someone who is exhausted, and then they test positive, you need to stay home. It requires quarantine. The student in all close context, the more it seems like a malicious parting gift. By our county health officer as he cashed out to the private sector. That's right. Travis Gales Montgomery Health officer is now out of the job he has left. He took up a big paying job at the San Francisco at a startup that provides telehealth services, and this is his final going away present. It's outrageous, San Francisco Tele Work said at all, it's 8 50 on W Washington's malls. So much common sense. 5.9 FM W M A L more informed than anybody else. We're Washington comes to talk draft kings and official sports betting partner of the NFL. Given all customers the opportunity to participate in this year's no brainer. Offer a no brainer. What's the no brainer offer? Larry Okay, that you're going.
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"Leader Mitch McConnell and other congressional leaders from both parties as he tries to find a bipartisan agreement on his infrastructure proposal. The president's meeting with McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is the first formal gathering of the 14. Rational leaders since taking off since President Biden took office tomorrow, the president will meet with six Republican senators and hear their plans for a smaller and more narrowly defined infrastructure bill. Visor is moving closer for using its covert 19 vaccine kit of vaccines and younger Children. The CDC meeting today to decide whether to recommend the vaccine for adolescents, 12 to 15. The FDA has already approved the shots for the age group. The CDC is decision today could be the last step before states can start using the shots for the younger age group. Montgomery County Health officials are responding to questions about life after covert 19 vaccinations. Montgomery County Health officer Dr Travis Gales said once fully vaccinated, people should feel comfortable socializing, especially with others who have been vaccinated, but noting that roughly 250,000 residents have not yet gotten their first dose. Council member Craig Rice said to those pushing for the county to fully reopen, make sure you're reaching out to your neighbors to your family, your friends, those that you know, and you're encouraging them to get vaccinated. We all want to get back to you is that that sense of normalcy? CDC data has showed that 48% of county residents have been fully vaccinated. Kate Ryan w T o P News A class of 2021 Listen up. This is pretty good news. Crispy cream is giving you a graduation gift. Here's correspondent Elise Preston Crispy Green is giving high school and college graduates a sweet treat to celebrate their accomplishments during the pandemic. Tomorrow, the chain will give graduates of free dozen doughnuts. The graduates just have to stop by a crispy cream location in their class of 2021 gear. It's the second year crispy cream has honored graduates. In this way. Oh, I know a couple kids will be all over that. What's in the box? Original glazed chocolate iced and strawberry iced with Sprinkles. Also some custom flavors. Yes, and they share it with us. Yeah, it is. 10 44 that hot, steamy Washington summer weather will be here before you know it well, your residential or commercial cooling system Keep up. If you're not sure your system's going to beat the heat this year called the five star cooling experts across Metcalf. Whether.
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"Oh, three. Here on Double Duty Opiates Tuesday evening May 4th 2021 after the rain 68 degrees of Reagan National Good evening. I'm Dimitri Sodas. I'm kin Duffy. The top local stories We're following this hour, with the FDA getting close to authorizing the Fizer vaccine for kids as young as 12, Maryland and other states are preparing to ramp up vaccination programs to include adolescence. More from W. T. O. P S Dickie Liana Governor Larry Hogan says 455,000 kids in Maryland would become eligible. Once the FDA okays the vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds. We've got a lot of our 16 17 year olds now done in the high schools, and now the next step is the 12 15 year olds as soon as that thing is approved. We're gonna be wrapping up 85% of Marilyn seniors 65 Plus have been vaccinated 62% of all those over 18 to boost vaccine access and communities. The governor's announced $12 million in spending to expand clinics, including local health departments, nonprofits, faith based organizations and others to increase Marylanders access to vaccines, particularly on O w. T O P news. How is Montgomery County Preparing to vaccinate It's young people? W T. O P is Kate Ryan has that part of the story? Recovery, County health officer Dr Travis Gales said from walk up clinics to vaccinations in schools and during summer school. The county's already trying to set up ways that Children 12 to 15 years old could be vaccinated. As soon as the FDA authorizes use of the Fizer vaccine, and certainly we will be reaching out to you all for ideas and input as we flushed. Some of those Logistical details out more council member Craig Rice voice concern about ease of access for families. These are Children who aren't going to be able to drive anywhere. Some will need all the transportation and so from that perspective, logistics will be a challenge. Kate Brian W..
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"Of the stage two in terms of moving problems. 50 to 60% in terms of first dose is based upon how we've been moving. So far, we're probably looking at a 2 to 3 week, Window County health officer Dr Travis Gales and then the job from the second fees to the third phase, probably looking somewhere in the a month for six weeks, But Dr Gale's warning a backward trend could halt the phased in reopening. Barbara Britt W M. A. L and W M a l dot com restrictions also being eased in Anna Rondo County. This is executive store Pittman. We are removing the social gathering limits that we still had in place. If you remember these air for gatherings that have no organization of business that Z managing them, however, Pittman is not dropping the mask mandate, at least not yet. Speaking of that, the CDC says, you can now take your mask off outside if you are fully vaccinated and want to attend a small outdoor gathering with people who are vaccinated and unvaccinated Or dying at an outdoor restaurant with friends from multiple households. The science shows If you're vaccinated, you conduce so safely unmasked Doctor. Russia Will Lenski President Biden is set to deliver his first joint session address of Congress tomorrow night, Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio telling Fox and friends. He's not expecting anything new when he's not gonna be there, I imagine is going to say more of what he's been saying. Now we have a preview like what he wants to push forward and the feature going back to the point. I will not be attending. One of the reasons why is the ticket numbers have been really limited? They're making people sit in the gallery tensions between the U. S. China and Russia increasing over recent criticism towards each other Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the president is talking the talk when it comes to the U. S adversaries, but isn't walking the walk. This administration has talked tough with both his rivals, and I've given credit where credit's been do. But when they Tom came to speak in the language that Putin and she understand death. Money and power. This White House Fletch judge just missing the lawsuit of a man alleging Michael Jackson sexually abused him when he was a child, the Michael Jackson estate not to win in its corner after a Los Angeles judge granted the estates request. You just missed the lawsuit brought by a man who accused the late Michael Jackson of sexually abusing him as a boy in the documentary leaving Neverland on HBO. The lawsuit was originally brought by Wade, Robson and 2013. The judge said of the ruling. The Jackson entertainment Corporations targeted by the lawsuit had no legal duty to protect robes and from Jackson. The judge dismissed a similar lawsuit. In October, but James Safe Jack, who was also involved in the HBO, Docuseries, the attorney for both men, said the ruling has fatal flaws and will be appealed. Michelle Pelino Fox News on Wall Street Ahead of the close, the Dow is up to the S and P. 500 down one the NASDAQ down 49 double drama L traffic and weather next the quickest way.
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"High school classes will begin a 10 30 D. C. Public schools in the D C. Government. Are open on time Tomorrow. Covert vaccination sites will also be open. While testing sites will be closed. Nobody should be on Howard University's campus except essential workers. Tomorrow, virtual classes will go on a schedule in ST Mary's County. There will be no in person instruction for Leonardtown High School students tomorrow because of a heating issue, so not snow related, but still no in person learning for Leonardtown High School federal agencies in the DC area are old. Been and they do have the option. No of allowing unscheduled leave or tell a work whenever we have bad weather see a full list of delays and closings at w t o p com 11 05 new Tonight The federal government wants essential federal workers around here to get priority access to Cove in 19 vaccine, But the leaders of D C. Maryland and Virginia say they can't make that happen without help. D C Mayor Muriel Bowser, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam have sent a joint letter to the leaders of the department. Health and human services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They're asking the federal government to provide a dedicated supply of vaccine for essential federal workers and contractors as well as metro employees in the National Capital region. We're talking more than 30,000 people, and they want the feds to set up and operate a vaccination site where those people can get the shots they need. Michelle Bash. W T O P News Me Mom. Maryland is vaccinating an average of 25,000 residents a day in the state is still planning to add new of mass vaccination sites at the Maryland Board of Public Works meeting, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford said there are plans to expand vaccination sites in the state, well, Western Maryland, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore, and just one point out these sites will be receiving their allocations. If I'll be taken away from the allocations, they're going to Providers. Montgomery County Council members and health officer Dr Travis Gales have asked state health officials to set up a mass vaccination site in Montgomery County, Kate Ryan. W T.
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"And it's still dot That's because of a legal battle over the easement where it lands in Virginia. That battle is stalled, and transportation planners say it could affect how they approach construction work on a major road that has taken on more traffic as a result of the ferry closing. We want the ferry to reopen. That's our gold owner of whites, very Herbert Brown says, despite an offer from Rockland Farms to use its Loudon County easement to dock temporarily until they could reach an agreement. He wants a permanent solution. We wanted to run for least another 150 years, and until they build the bridge, we certainly don't need any more traffic on route. 15 Libby Devlin, who owns Rockland Farms, no 600 drivers a day we're using the fairy, she says She's open to any ideas as the two sides cannot agree on a fair price for the easement or for Brown's business, pretty solid offer all cash. It wasn't what he wanted for it. Meanwhile, Louden County is beginning its widening project of 15, which has absorbed the fairies daily passengers. The county says the whites very closure could impact transportation planning in the future. Meghan Cloherty. W T o P News down to the pandemic. Maryland is backs Maryland is vaccinating an average of 25,000 residents a day and the state is still planning to add new mass vaccination sites. At the Maryland Board of Public Works meeting, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford said there are plans to expand vaccination sites in the state, well, Western Maryland, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. And just one point out these sites will be receiving their allocations. It won't be taken away from the allocations. They're going to providers, Montgomery County Council members and how Officer, Dr Travis Gales have asked state health officials to set up a mass vaccination site in Montgomery County Cake Ryan w T o P News, winter weather starting to descend on the reach in the forecast next 506. Okay, parachutes ready, boy? The things I.
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"304 Historic White's Ferry, which stopped shuttling drivers across the Potomac between Louden and Montgomery County's late last year, is still docked. That's because of a legal battle over the easement where it lands in Virginia that that easement is stalled. The transportation planners say it could affect how they approach widening a major road that's taken on more traffic. We want the ferry to reopen. That's our gold owner of whites. Very Herbert Brown says, despite an offer from Rockland farmed to use its Loudon County easement to dock temporarily until they could reach an agreement. He wants a permanent solution. We wanted to run for least another 150 years, and until they build the bridge, we certainly don't need any more traffic on route 15 Libby Devlin, who owns Rocklin Farms, No 600. Drivers a day We're using the fairy, she says. She's open to any ideas as the two sides cannot agree on a fair price for the easement or for Brown's business looks pretty solid offer all cash. It wasn't what he wanted for it. Meanwhile, Louden County is beginning its widening project of Route 15, which has absorbed the fairies daily passengers. The county says the whites very closure could impact transportation planning in the future. Meghan Cloherty w T. O P News Real five. Down to the pandemic. Maryland is vaccinating an average of 25,000 residents a day in the state is still planning to add new mass vaccination sites at the Maryland Board of Public Works meeting, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford said there are plans to expand vaccination sites in the state, well, western Maryland, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore and just one point out these sites will be received. Being their allocations. It won't be taken away from the allocations. They're going to providers. Montgomery County Council members and health officer Dr Travis Gales have asked state health officials to set up a mass vaccination site in Montgomery County, Kate Brian W. T o P. News. Meantime, in Fairfax County, health officials say they'll soon offer a system that lets residents see their place in line for a covert shot. A dashboard will include information on the number of people Wait, listed The number of appointments the county has and how many doses the county gets from the state each week. It will also include an online self cancelation system for residents who want to be taken off the wait list, and the district today says it'll make available 2500 vaccination appointments tomorrow morning at nine, D. C. Health says these will be for residents and wards, 57 and eight who either work in health care, or who are at least 65 years old and 2500 more upon Moments will be opened up Friday morning at nine. Those were all district residents who are health care workers, or at least 65. Coming up on. W t. O P. The Washington teacher's Union says it will work with D C schools as students Go back to Class 307. Did you.
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"Good afternoon. I'm Mork, Lois and I'm Deborah Feinstein here of the top local stories. We're following this. Our historic White's ferry, which stop shuttling drivers across the Potomac between Loudon and Montgomery County's late last year is still docked. That's because a legal battle over the easement where it lands in Virginia is stalled. And transportation planners say it could affect how they approach widening a major road that's taken on more traffic. We want the ferry to reopen that there, gold owner of White's Fairy Herbert Brown says, despite an offer from Rockland farmed to use its Loudon County easement to dock temporarily until they can reach an agreement. He wants a permanent solution. We wanted to run for least another 150 years until they build the bridge. We certainly don't need any more traffic on route 15 Libby Devlin, who owns Rocklin Farms, No 600, Dr. There's a day we're using the fairy. She says She's open to any ideas, as the two sides cannot agree on a fair price for the easement or for Brown's business, looks pretty solid offer all cash that wasn't what he wanted for it. Meanwhile, Louden County is beginning its widening project of Route 15, which has absorbed the fairies daily passengers. The county says the whites Very closure could impact transportation planning in the future. Meghan Cloherty w T. O P. News. The state of Maryland is vaccinating an average of 25,000 resident today and the state is still planning on adding new mass vaccination sites. At the Maryland Board of Public Works meeting, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford said there are plans to expand vaccination sites in the state, well, western Maryland, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore and just one point out these sites will be pleased. See you being their allocations. It won't be taken away from the allocations. They're going to providers Montgomery County Council members and health officer Dr Travis Gales have asked state health officials to set up a mass vaccination site in Montgomery County. Kate Ryan w T o P News Fairfax County Health officials say they will soon offer a system that allows residents to see their place in line for a covert vaccine. Ah, dashboard will include information on the number of people on a wait list. The number of appointments the county is offering how many doses the county gets from the state each week and how many doses are distributed each week. It will also include an online self cancelation system for Fairfax County residents who want to be removed from the waiting list. A Virginia man says scheduling an appointment for his mother for a vac for a vaccination was just simply too complicated. It all started with an online survey to get the Corona virus vaccine. The website basically had a link to answer a bunch of serving questions and then gets you kind of in the queue. Nick Ni Lack of serving Virginia said his 84 year old mother, Del. Almost gave up her first response was I'm just gonna wait until they bring it to her active adult community right there, but he wouldn't let her stop. The next email from the Health department went to her junk email folder, But he helped her find it and fell out another survey when she went for her shot this week, they said they don't have enough vaccines to make her second appointment. I'm just hoping that you know Loudon County will figure out that there's probably a more efficient way that they can streamline this process bonked w T o P news. Keeping an eye on a second winter blast headed our way later this afternoon could drop several inches of snow. By the time it is said, and done by the way, one area.
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"Issues with some of the side roads up in Frederick County and Myersville off of Maryland. 17 have been a couple of situations where people have got stuck in icy conditions. So be aware he should come off some of the main roads. For the most part. Ah, lot of the Roadways are clear. But if you're in some of the more rural locations, you may be dealing with some slick conditions. So just give yourself some extra time and definitely take it easy out there this evening. Rich hunter wtlv traffic. Now look at the forecast or storm team for meteorologist Matt Ritter is still have chances for some flurries this evening and overnight tonight in a brief snow shower could be possible as well. Low temperatures will be in the mid twenties to right around 30 tonight, so watch out for a re freeze. Mixture of clouds and sunshine tomorrow with a few passing, scattered flurries. Blustering cold eyes of being the low to mid thirties Thursday, mostly sunny and finally not as windy little bit milder, with highs in the mid thirties to low forties in a wintry mix Friday morning, followed by all light rain and drizzle is high, has managed to get into the mid to upper forties. I'm starting for meteorologist Matt. Readers know flurries in snow showers still out there and upper Montgomery County 28 in Clarksburg, Also across northern Virginia. Rest in Fair Oaks. We have 30 in Chantilly and 29 in Northwest. This check brought to you by Lin, the plumber trusted, saying they service seven days a week. 11 21. It was expected. Now it's here. Montgomery County Health investigators say they have seen two cases of the South African covert variance in a briefing with Montgomery County Councilman First health officer, Dr Travis Gales said to county residents have the South African strain of covert 19. The case is worth hi to travel in that community transmission at the time. The findings were preliminary. But Governor Larry Hogan has since tweeted that the State Health Department and the CDC confirmed those two cases that follows a previous report of another case of the same variant. In the Baltimore area. The South African variant is reportedly more easily spread and other strains of covert 19 Kate.
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"Jill Biden just passing before the remains of Brian Sick Nick, the Capitol police officer who was killed roughly one month ago at the Capitol Riot. First couple of the president. The first lady both put their hands over their hearts as they stood before wooden box that contains sick. Nick's remains as well as a folded American flag. And now they are looking at a couple of REITs that air across the rotunda from the officers remains. They have again put their hands over their hearts and their now walking away, also acknowledging some of the police officers that are standing guard if you will over the remains tonight in the Capitol Rotunda. Room that we should remind was invaded less than a month ago by Donald Trump supporters who smashed through the capital Otherwise, of course, just a silent room as we bring up the noise from that live microphone will have a special report as officers sick Nick lies in honor tonight at the U. S. Capitol. Two cases of the South African Corona virus variant have shown up in Maryland W T O P escaped. Ryan tells you where and what health leaders were saying about it. Dr. Travis Gales of Montgomery County Health officer briefed the county Council and told them that two cases of the South African variant of covert 19 our travel related not the result of community spread. Governor Larry Hogan later tweeted that the State Health Department and the CDC confirmed that the two cases in Montgomery County were in fact the South African strain of the Corona virus. Ah variant that is reported late more easily spread, Gail's told the county Council, the Maryland Department of Health is increasing its capability and capacity to do sequencing on those viral strains to be able to detect. The presence of those very in cases keep Brian W. T o P. New Montgomery County could soon restart indoor dining amid a drop in Corona virus cases, it would become the last jurisdiction in the state to do so. But officials in the county stress they still don't think this is a safe option. A draft executive order to allow into our dining in some capacity has been sent to the county Council tonight. The order has got to be approved by the County Council and Emergency Management Department. The final sign off not likely until now. This week. Next time you visit the monuments around here or any national park. Be sure to bring your mask the park service has masks are now required.
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"Health experts have unfortunately been waiting for two cases of the South African Corona virus variant have shown up in Maryland, Double d T. O. P. S. K. Ryan tells you where and what health leaders are saying about. Dr Travis Gales of Montgomery County Health officer briefed the county Council and told them that two cases of the South African variant of covert 19 our travel related not the result of community spread. Governor Larry Hogan later tweeted that the State Health Department and the CDC confirmed that the two cases in Montgomery County were in fact the South African strain of the Corona virus. Ah variant that is reportedly more easily spread, Gail's told the county Council, the Maryland Department of Health is increasing its capability and capacity to do sequencing on those viral strains to be able to detect. The presence of those very in cases keep Brian w. T o p News. Meantime, Montgomery County could soon restart indoor dining amid a drop of coronavirus cases, it would become the last jurisdiction in the state to do it. But officials in the county stress they still don't think it's a safe option. Draft executive order to allow indoor dining in some capacity is being sent to the county Council tonight. The order has to be approved by the council. The final sign off isn't likely until next week. Now to the school's some local students are back in class, while others are getting ready to return. In the coming weeks. We have team coverage starting in Fairfax County, where the return date for in person learning has been a moving target. It's double DT Opie's Dick Uliano tells us the Fairfax County School board now has a new day to consider school superintendents. Outbreak Brand, citing a downward trend in covert cases, and the county's positivity rate has proposed to the school board that students returned to school buildings next month. It is our desire to return all of our students to in person learning by March 16th at least two days a week break brands. His vaccinations are progressing for teachers and staff. And school principals agree to the timeline. The proposal gruesome early support from school members, including Carl fresh, I'll start by saying I'm generally supportive of the timeline as presented, the school board will vote on the plan until Thursday night. Dick Uliano. W T O P. News he was back to school today for some D C kids about 9000 of the city's 52,000 students return to their classrooms. There was a lot of social distancing and some nervous Mom's and Dad's very excited. Captain Bania is 1/10 grader here. Columbia Heights Education campus in Northwest This is her first day back to the classroom in months despite her mother's hesitation, that's all you're am Metis. See,.
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"P 24 73 65 Listen on air on Alexa and on the W T O P Yeah, one of three on w t o p ground Hog day of 2021 It's Tuesday, February 2nd snow flurries in Washington and 30 degrees. Good afternoon. I'm Mork, Lois and I'm Deborah Feinstein here. The top local stories. We're following this Our new information this afternoon from Montgomery County Health officials, who have now confirmed there are two cases of the South African variant of the coronavirus in the county. In a briefing with Montgomery County Council members, health officer Dr Travis Gales said to county residents have the South African strain of covert 19 cases were tied to travel in that community transmission. Time. The findings were preliminary. But Governor Larry Hogan has since tweeted that the State Health Department and the CDC confirmed those two cases that follows a previous report of another case of the same variant in the Baltimore area. The South African variant is reportedly more easily spread than other strains of covert 19. Hate Ryan. W T o P News coming up in just a few minutes here on w T O P will learn Maura about these variants of the corona virus, some of which are changing, and it appears that they're spreading more easily. We'll have many more details from the medical expert just ahead. Ah, big change in the district today, some D C schools, welcoming students and teachers back to the classroom. For the first time in months, I actually volunteered to come back in while Amelia's is a teacher here Columbia Heights Education campus and says she's excited to be back, has been focusing on preparing her students. There's a little bit of fear and apprehension coming in in a very different way of the 9000 students heading back to class across the district, 350 will be returning to this school. Will attend classes in groups different days of the week. Temperatures were taken upon arrival. Kids then head straight to their classroom, where they spend the day as their teachers rotate in and out. Principal Maria to Kavli really have worked very diligently and the school district has provided So many resource is we feel very confident that we've created a safe environment. Melissa how w. T O P NEWS I'm making Cloherty Teachers want.
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"To you by mattress warehouse by with confidence with a one year price guarantee on Lee at Mattress warehouse sleep happens. Com 41 Now on double D T O P. Frustrations are high region wide as people try to sign up for a covert vaccination. They're told they might have to wait for weeks, maybe months. Well today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam acknowledge the raw feeling. Everyone wants to get their shot now and I get that. And with that governor Northam laid out the ways Virginia is moving ahead after the initial cove in 19 vaccine rollout what to expect a single statewide system. With a phone number and a Web site where every Virginian Congar Oh, and have their information go to the right place. The governor calls it a priority and says it'll be ready soon. Virginia is also introducing a new dashboard to keep track of vaccines. North, UM also says statewide social distancing restrictions due to expire this week will be extended. Until the end of February, explaining this is no time to let down our guard Matt Small w T O P. NEWS. It's 5 43, now to Maryland, where Montgomery County leaders are working to clarify who can get their vaccinations and where Montgomery County Health Officer Dr Travis Gales on how the health Department is organizing covert 19 vaccinations. The county apparatus is prioritizing one A and individuals in one B, who are over the age of 75. At the same time, hospitals air working with the county and some are offering vaccinations to people in Category one See, which includes those older than 65. A number of them have stood up clinics starting this week and one is in the works. But officials are asking that if you do get an appointment at one hospital or clinic Don't register for an appointment at others that's been gumming up the process and bumping other people from getting a spot. Kate Brian W..
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"Breezy, colder Today high should reach 45 34. You're breaking up to right now. Being late. Welcome. And thanks for taking us along for your Friday morning ride shall be that he uses we head into this day together. Latest on covert now 24.6 million US coronavirus cases. As of this morning worldwide, the death toll stands at more than 2,000,409 0.7000 of those American deaths. Maryland's governor locally once every school district to start offering at least some inverse in classes if they aren't already doing so, and he wants it to be done quickly. Governor Larry Hogan says the switch to virtual learning prompted by the pandemic has lead to terrible learning loss. So we are urgently Calling on all county school systems. To immediately make every effort. The return to hybrid In person instruction. No later than March, 1. If not sooner. Maryland Deputy Health Secretary Doctor Jin Lien chan, there is little evidence that school reopening is a major driver of overall community spread. Governor Hogan says he can't order school boards to reopen schools, but he will do everything he legally can to make it happen. Michelle bash. W T o P News you tell him. The Marilyn Teachers union denies is blocking to return to the classroom and is criticizing the governor at the same time for this plan. Cheryl Post, president of the Maryland State Education Association, said Governor Larry Hogan's not correct when he suggests that teachers have placed endless roadblocks in the way of opening schools. As soon as we heard about the vaccine, we advocated to make sure that our educators To be prioritized so we could open schools sooner. Boast also said that teachers in school boards have worked to come up with plans to open safely as to Hogan's statement that he'd look at whatever legal means he could to getting school boards, which are independent bodies. Toe open by March, 1st Post says that's not collaborative. That's not going to get results and as educators, we know it's about relationships and collaboration. Not threats. Can't Brian w. T o p news Men for shots is overwhelming locally in Montgomery County, we're seniors have begun to pre register for the shoe doses that are actually available. Emery County is not finished vaccinating health care workers yet, but his pre registering some seniors to possibly start getting their shots early next week. County executive Mark Eldritch vaccinate more than the 19,000 people a week that we're currently vaccinating more than 68,000. Seniors. Age of 75 up have preregistered for Phase one B tier, one of the state's vaccine plan so far. The problem is availability. The county says They only receive 7301st doses this week, County health officer Dr Travis Gales as we get them, we are putting them out there. But we have a long way to go. At a hearing earlier this week, it was estimated there were up to 20,000 health care workers still needing shots. Valerie Bonked w T O P News. He's mayor says the city is working to get more vaccines into the arms of residents. And like much of the rest of the nation, demand is far outpacing supply right now. Them numbers make it clear that we're getting the doses out. Our systems to get some are working, but we simply don't have enough vaccine to meet the demand in our city from now on vaccination appointments and D C will be released. To eligible residents every Thursday morning to priority ZIP codes, DC, posting more than 22 openings on yesterday. Those were booked up within minutes. Citywide appointments will be released every Friday. 740 Maurin fact will be made available this Friday morning in D. C for those 65 older.
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"travis gales" Discussed on WTOP
"Good evening. I'm kin Duffy that top local stories We're following this hour. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan turning up the heat on school. See it cracking on reopening plans this year, telling all districts to get some in person instruction going by March, the governor says many kids have suffered academically and mentally during the covert crisis, and national and state data indicate that school re openings do not. Increased community spread. Or contribute to increase hospitalization rates. Hogan says he can't order schools to reopen that power rests with school boards, but I want to make it perfectly clear. I will do everything I possibly can do within the law. To push to get all of Maryland's Children back into the classrooms. Michelle Bash w T O P News, but the Maryland teachers Union denies it is blocking returned to the classroom. Cheryl Post, president of the Maryland State Education Association, said Governor Larry Hogan's not correct when he suggests that teachers have placed endless roadblocks in the way of opening schools. As soon as we heard about the vaccine, we advocated to make sure that our educators To be prioritized so we could open schools sooner. Most also said that teachers in school boards have worked to come up with plans to open safely as to Hogan's statement that he'd look at whatever legal means he could to getting school boards, which are independent bodies. Toe open by March, 1st Post says that's not collaborative. That's not going to get results and as educators, we know it's about relationships and collaboration. Not threats. Can't Brian w. T O P NEWS 11 05 switching gears? Let's talk about the covert. 19 vaccine vaccination efforts and the struggles to meet demand Montgomery County's up to their necks in appointment filings, with few doses available as seniors begin to pre register. Montgomery County is not finished vaccinating health care workers yet, but his pre registering some seniors to possibly start getting their shots early next week. County Executive Mark Eldritch vaccinate more than the 19,000 people a week that we're currently vaccinating more than 68,000. Seniors, ages 75 up. Pre registered for Phase one b Tier one of the state's vaccine plan. So far, the problem is availability. The county says They only receive 7301st doses this week, County health officer Dr Travis Gales as we get them, we are putting them out there. But we have a long way to go at a hearing earlier this week, it was estimated there were up to 20,000 health care Workers Still needing shots, Valerie Bonked w T O P. News, D C. Mayor Bowser basically saying they're going through the same thing. The numbers make it clear that we're getting on the doses out. Ah, our systems to get some are working, but we simply don't have enough vaccine to meet the demand in our city from now on. Vaccination appointments will be made available each Thursday to those who qualify and certain ZIP codes getting top priority each Friday, D. C. Will release citywide appointments more than 700 will be coming tomorrow for those 65 older and for health care workers, but they fill up fast and beginning next.
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"travis gales" Discussed on WTOP
"He described the situation that we're in as a national emergency and that it should be treated as such. He also pledged to always level with the American people about where the administration is with the covert response and that's something tol make note of and bookmark. CBS News Special Report on that pipe and more breaking news this afternoon. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan wants all school districts in the state to start preparing no later than March, 1st to return to a least some in person learning. Let's go live to the newsroom and double D. T. O. P. S. Michelle bash Sean at a press conference that ended just a few minutes ago, The governor was adamant, saying there is no public health reason for school boards to keep students out of schools, He says data have indicated that school re openings Don't increase community spread of covert 19 or hospitalization rates and the state's coronavirus metrics appeared to be played towing, Hogan says. By law. The decision to reopen schools rests with individual school boards, but I want to make it perfectly clear. I will do everything I possibly can do within the law to push to get all of Maryland's Children back into the classrooms, and I call on every leader in the state. To join me. And President Joe Biden. In making this And immediate priority. At the end of the press conference, state schools superintendent carried salmon and several school employees from around the state received their first dose of Corona virus vaccine. Reporting live. Michelle Bash w T. O P. News, Speaking of the vaccine demand for shots is overwhelming. In Montgomery County. That's where seniors have begun to pre register for the few doses available. Montgomery County is not finished vaccinating health care workers yet, but his pre registering some seniors to possibly start getting their shots early next week. County Executive Mark Eldritch vaccinate more than the 19,000 people a week that we're currently vaccinating more than 68,000. Seniors. Ages 75 up have proven Registered for Phase one b Tier one of the state's vaccine plan. So far, the problem is availability. The county says They only receive 7301st doses this week, County health officer Dr Travis Gales as we get them, we are putting them out there. But we have a long way to go. At a hearing earlier this week, it was estimated there were up to 20,000 health Care Workers still needing shots, Valerie Bonked w T. OBY News had on w t o P What's next? In the impeachment of Donald Trump? 3 34. Hi, this is Dave Frosting and so many times the idea of getting a pet is much better than The actual getting the pet full disclosure. I have.
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"I'm Marie Elise. Local jurisdictions say they're ready to vaccinate against Cove it but they're not getting enough doses to do so into the limited supply of vaccines. You know that it will take us some time to move through all of phase one. Prince George's County executive, Angela all So Brooks with the refrain echoed by Arlington County Board share, Mathey Ferrante says the county's limited by the number of doses it receives. Same goes for Frederick County and Montgomery County, summed up by health director Dr Travis Gales. We are at the mercy of what the state supplies and the state is at the mercy of what the federal government supplies to them. Nails as he does not expect the number of doses to increase any time soon. Barbara Britt W M. A. L and W M a l dot com Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen releasing a statement regarding safety and security for tomorrow's inauguration, Acting U. S Attorney general Jeff Rosen says the nation will witness an orderly transition of power Wednesday. With this warning the Justice Department will have no tolerance for anyone who attempts to mar the day. With violence or other criminal conduct. Anyone who does that will be caught and they will be prosecuted at the Department of Justice, along with every level of law enforcement and the National Guard, are working around the clock in D. C as local law enforcement does the same at government buildings in all 50 states amid recent protests of the U. S Capitol that so far has led to over 100 arrests. Jeff Man. Also, Fox News is you're trying to navigate around all the road closures, in effect for the inauguration and track also making changes all Northeast regional trains.
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Washington DC, Montgomery Co. keeping coronavirus restrictions in place for now
"Are slivers of hope this morning when it comes to easing restrictions in Montgomery County but getting to re opening will take a bit longer according this morning to county officials Montgomery county executive Marc Elrich says he is not ready to give a date for reopening the county to match the state's phase one relaxation on covert nineteen restrictions but county health officer Dr Travis gale said there are some hopeful signs nine of the past fourteen days we have seen decreases in the number of new cases overall dance calls the spike of more than seventeen hundred cases in a single day on Tuesday an aberration Kate Ryan WTOP
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House passes coronavirus aid package after national emergency declared
"Relief is on the way for Americans hit hardest by the corona virus pandemic well most of us were sleeping in the house passed a relief package that includes sick paper workers and free testing Maryland congressman Steny Hoyer I've been on the phone with the speaker a lot of times we haven't counted but she and secretary Mnuchin obviously have worked very very hard to come to this agreement the bill supported by the president now heads to the Senate fifty billion dollars in aid is going to states now that president Donald Trump declared a national emergency in furtherance of the order emerging every state to set up emergency operations centers effective immediately caroling governor Larry Hogan says state leaders are working hard to keep up with the ever evolving challenges is changing out on a daily but on an hourly almost minute by minute basis and each of us as governors are trying to stay on top of it and we're working together as best we can with our federal partners some good news about the first three people in Maryland who tested positive for the coronavirus Montgomery county's health officer Dr Travis gale says they were covered and be given the green light to return to their normal lives and the other three cases that we have are all doing well clinically they're stable and they are at home are receiving