Camp Springs Civic Association

Prince Georgians, the COVID-19 vaccines are FDA-approved, and have passed many difficult tests to ensure they are safe and effective. Getting vaccinated protects you and everyone around you. Learn more: health.mypgc.us/COVIDVaccine

Vaccinations aren’t new–they’ve been used for decades to protect us from severe and even life-threatening illnesses. The COVID-19 vaccine is designed to protect us from COVID and prevent its spread. Together, we can end COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. Learn more: health.mypgc.us/COVIDVaccine

#ProudtobeProtected

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4 COVID Tips

We must utilize all the tools we have to protect our families, friends and neighbors from COVID-19. Get vaccinated, wear a mask, stay six feet apart from others, and wash your hands frequently. #ProudToBeProtected #PGCCOVID19

Debemos utilizar todas las herramientas que tengamos para proteger a nuestras familias, amistades y vecinos del COVID-19. Vacúnese, póngase mascarilla, manténgase a seis pies de los demás y lávese las manos frecuentemente. #OrgullosoDeEstarProtegido #PGCCOVID19

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Mask Up

Protect yourself, protect your friends, protect your community. Wear a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19. #PGCCOVID19 #MaskUpPrinceGeorges #StoptheSpreadDMV

Protéjase a sí mismo, proteja a sus amistades, proteja a su comunidad. Póngase cobertura de rostro para detener la propagación de COVID-19.#PGCCOVID19 #MaskUpPrinceGeorges #StoptheSpreadDMV

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Testing Site Updates

ICYMI: To train and prepare Prince George’s County’s frontline operational and clinical staff for the unprecedented vaccination of Prince Georgians against COVID-19 in 2021, the Health Department has suspended COVID-19 testing at the Health Department Headquarters in Largo and the Dyer Regional Health Center in Clinton through Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Those sites will reopen Thursday, January 21, 2021.

COVID-19 testing at the department’s partner site in Laurel (Roseu Medical Center) is also suspended and will reopen at a later date.

Press Conference

The County Executive offered a vaccine update yesterday at a press conference. You can view the conference at the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG1IOeYqu8k

Please join State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy, and partnering organizations, for a “CODE BLUE SERIES: Human Trafficking Virtual Town Hall” Monday, January 11th from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Maryland is the fourth highest human trafficking state in the country. In acknowledgment of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Code Blue Series Town Hall will consist of open and honest conversations between experts, parents and children on the issues and signs of human trafficking in and around Prince George’s County.

Please register in advance and join the conversation. This event will be virtual via Zoom and streamed live on Facebook. If you would like to attend, please click here to register. 

When: Monday, January 11^th from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
How to join the event: Facebook Live and via Zoom
Join by Zoom:  https://mypgc.zoom.us/j/89599822936Passcode: 641849
Or by TelephoneUS: 301-715-8592 or 877-853-5247 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 858 8973 9955
Passcode: 641849

Partners:
Human Relations Commission
Family Justice Center
Department of Family Services
Amara Legal Center
University of Maryland SAFE Center
Heart to Hand
Courtney’s House
Children’s National Hospital
Department of Social Services 
Catholic Charities
FAIR Girls

For more information, contact: Melissa Hoppmeyer, mehoppmeyer@co.pg.md.us  | Kathryn Marsh, kamarsh@co.pg.md.us

Also, you can listen to the Code Series!

The Code Blue Series is a compilation of podcasts hosted by various agencies and organizations to address and raise awareness around human trafficking in Prince George’s County. Each week a new episode will be posted. To listen to the series, please click on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/codeblueseriespgc