Covid-19 News & Media

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Voices from the community share WHY they decided to get vaccinated and why it's important that we all do our part.

Community Gathers for Juneteenth Celebration in Germantown

Residents joined Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration Saturday at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

The Black Physicians and Healthcare Network (BPHN) offered COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at the event, and promoted mental health resources. Krystal Holland, BPHN Director, said Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom.

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Listen to Yvette Gause's morning segment on WHUR 96.3

We are partnering up with the Emory Grove Rotary Club to host a Health Community Day, Sunday, May 22nd from 1 pm – 4 pm at the Emory Grove United Methodist Church.

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Listen to Krystal Holland's morning segment on WHUR 96.3

Ms. Krystal Holland of the Black Physicians and Healthcare Network. The organization provides access to quality healthcare to people of color in Montgomery County.

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‘It’s a Problem’: Vaccine Booster Rates Lagging Among Black and Hispanic Residents, Elrich Says

COVID-19 vaccine booster rates are lagging among Black and Hispanic residents, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a media briefing Wednesday.

A Message from The African American Health Program (AAHP)

Get educated, get tested, get vaccinated, and get back to living! View free testing and vaccine locations in Montgomery County here.

TV News Host Wisdom Martin of Montgomery County Speaks on Covid-19

We have all been impacted by the pandemic as COVID-19 continues to be a significant health concern in the Black community. Don't Stress, Take the Test!

As a healthcare worker I understand that the task of protecting one another is important. So Don’t Stress, Take the test. Together we can defeat Covid if we engage in simple but essential steps to protect one another.

Comedian and WPGC 95.5 Radio Host Joe Clair Speaks on the Importance of Covid-19 Testing to the Black Community

Don't Stress, Take the Test! View free testing and vaccine locations here.

Montgomery County Covid-19 Voices: Vietnam War Veteran Dr. Elwood Gray

War is horrific and can decimate in large numbers. Well, the Coronavirus has had some of the same effects and hasn’t discriminated against the lives it has taken.

But Don’t Stress, Take the test, continue to mask up, and get vaccinated. Together the Black Community can defeat Covid-19 if we hit it with battle strategies.

View free testing and vaccine locations in Montgomery County here.

Montgomery County Covid-19 Voices: Howard University Adjunct Professor Fritz Gerald

As an Educational Consultant at Howard University, I work with a copious amount of HBCU students in the film department. And with Covid-19 on the rise amongst our youth, we must provide them with the tools and resources required for ultimate health.

James Brown of CBS Sports Speaks on Covid-19: Don't Stress, Take the Test!

Hi, this is James Brown, and as you know, Coronavirus infection rates have risen in the Black community. As a Maryland resident, I am happy to share that the African American Health Program is hosting free Covid-19 testing sites in Montgomery County, MD. It is vital that we take care of ourselves and make health a priority. Therefore, "Don't Stress, Take the Test." View free testing and vaccine locations in Montgomery County here.

MoCo Covid-19 Procedural Video: Don't Stress, Take the Test!

Knowing your status is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others. We must preserve our health and stay cognizant of factors that put us at risk for chronic illness including viruses. So, BPHN is hosting free Covid-19 tests in Montgomery County, MD. The procedure is quick, self-administered, and everyone receives a bag of food and a large pandemic swag box, including masks, gloves, sanitizer, a digital thermometer, and more! We will also have vaccine pre-registration on site. Let’s remain vigilant since communities of color are dying 3x the rate of the general population from the virus.

AAHP Expands Free COVID-19 Testing

(Rockville, MD) –The African American Health Program Executive Committee’s (AAHP-EC) Targeted COVID-19 Response program has partnered with influencers and celebrities like NFL sportscaster James Brown of CBS Sports, local radio and television personality Guy Lambert, and R&B recording artist Raheem DeVaughn in order to reach its goal of testing 15,000 Black residents in Montgomery County, MD.

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