Tagged: COVID-19


Photo: Bus Stop Reminder

By Gabe Marra-Perrault | Sept. 2, 2022, 1:07 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A bus stop in Port Angeles, Washington displays a "Have You Washed Your Hands" sign, with the reflection of a bus underneath.


MCPS Board of Education voted to end mask mandate in schools

By Josey Merolli | March 8, 2022, 5:06 p.m. | In COVID-19 »

The decision was made by unanimous vote


Maryland State Department of Education lifts mask mandate

By Josey Merolli | Feb. 23, 2022, 8:41 p.m. | In News »

Masks still required in MCPS buildings, and county school board to meet Thursday to discuss the decision


Positive test? Here's how to handle it best

By Celine Wu | Feb. 22, 2022, 2:20 p.m. | In Features »

A guide on what to do after testing positive.


Photo: Covid Dashboard

By MCPS | Feb. 22, 2022, 2:16 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The COVID-19 Dashboard for all MCPS schools demonstrates the peak in cases during January. (Image courtesy of MCPS COVID-19 Dashboard)


Photo: Covid Tests

By Gigi Segal | Feb. 22, 2022, 2:13 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Testing kits provided in the nurse's office.


Photo: MCPS Covid Cases

By MCPS | Feb. 17, 2022, 9:04 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

The COVID-19 Dashboard for all MCPS schools demonstrates the peak in cases during January.


MCPS community update for February discusses COVID-19 management, equity, and new superintendent

By Maya Britto | Feb. 14, 2022, 6:42 p.m. | In COVID-19 »

The latest community update provided details about initiatives to combat COVID-19 and inequity and information regarding the new permanent superintendent


Blazers participate in walkout in protest of county's COVID-19 learning plan

By Maya Britto | Jan. 21, 2022, 7:43 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Frustrated Blair students gathered in the parking lot today to demonstrate their disapproval of MCPS management with regards to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases


16 MCPS schools scheduled to transition to virtual learning this Thursday

By Maya Britto | Jan. 18, 2022, 10:17 p.m. | In COVID-19 »

Due to mounting COVID-19 concerns, the county has decided to allow certain schools to shift to remote learning.


Most recent MCPS community update provides new information on county plans to combat COVID-19 spread

By Maya Britto | Jan. 9, 2022, 4:47 p.m. | In COVID-19 »

Earlier today, MCPS released a community update detailing plans to secure the safety of students and staff despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the county.


Dec. 17 Blair basketball games canceled due to COVID-19 cases

By Sachin Parikh | Dec. 19, 2021, 10:52 a.m. | In COVID-19 »

Multiple cases in the boys varsity basketball program canceled Friday night's games vs. Walter Johnson


Title 42 expulsions need to come to an end immediately

By Maya Britto | Dec. 18, 2021, 10:55 p.m. | In Op/Ed »

Under the pretext of health safety measures, the United States is endangering thousands of immigrants and refugees


Photo: Title 42 expulsions need to come to an end immediately

By Hannah Hekhuis | Dec. 18, 2021, 10:53 p.m. | In Op/Ed »

COVID-19 has restricted global travel.


Dec. 10 basketball games at Blair postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at Paint Branch

By Sachin Parikh | Dec. 13, 2021, 8:20 p.m. | In News »

Multiple COVID-19 cases in the Paint Branch boys basketball program postponed JV and varsity games against Blair


MCPS requires vaccination for all staff and winter and spring athletes

By Kathereen Yang | Oct. 11, 2021, 10:12 p.m. | In COVID-19 »

MCPS staff and winter and spring student athletes must submit verification of full vaccination in the upcoming weeks


Photo: COVID vaccine

By | Oct. 11, 2021, 10:12 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Photo: MCPS issued COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff and student athletes on Sept. 9 (courtesy of Creative Commons)


The COVID Vaccine - An Overview

By Trini Széll, Gus Vanskike | June 15, 2021, 11:22 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Trini and Gus give an overview of the COVID vaccine and explain where you can sign up to get vaccinated!


A quick guide on getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

By Yuri Kim | April 19, 2021, 12:55 p.m. | In News Blog »

Good news, Blazers! After over a year in quarantine, most of us are finally eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. If you're a little confused about what you need to do now refer to this quick guide...


Blair varsity football scrimmage cancelled after a positive COVID-19 test

By Lucie Peyrebrune | March 24, 2021, 8:20 p.m. | In Local »

The test result is just one of many released by MCPS over the past weeks


Blazer’s hopes for a new chapter in the United States

By Isabel Corvington | Feb. 25, 2021, 10:20 a.m. | In Features »

Blazers are hopeful for the new administration, and have different ideas for what the Biden administration should prioritize through their policies


Blair students demonstrate resilience

By Isabel Corvington | Feb. 19, 2021, 1:19 p.m. | In Features »

Blazers have made accomplishments in a variety of fields despite the COVID-19 pandemic


Searching For a Win

By Myles Feingold-Black | Feb. 12, 2021, 12:44 p.m. | In Features »

Blair Athletics, College Recruitment, and the Pandemic


MCPS set to return to in-person learning March 1

By Rajit Mukhopadhyay, Lucie Peyrebrune | Feb. 9, 2021, 5:57 p.m. | In Local »

The Board of Education voted unanimously on Feb. 9 to start the phase-in to return to schools


The race behind the COVID-19 vaccine

By Medhanit Desta | Jan. 27, 2021, 7:01 p.m. | In News »

As a new deadly strain of the coronavirus breaks out, the U.S. rushes to distribute the vaccine in time


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