COVID Vaccines Slow Infection Countywide + Summer Schedule

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will find fun events going on this week, including good news for our county concerning COVID vaccinations and an important notice from the Department of Public Works that will affect your collection schedule.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will be warm with sunshine and clouds, reaching a high of 77 degrees.

Here are the top two stories in Laurel today:

1. According to Patch reporter Jacob Baumgart, around 36 percent of Prince George's County residents are fully inoculated. About 44 percent have gotten at least one dose of the Coronavirus vaccine. Leaders are still pushing the immunizations, such as Gov. Larry Hogan who partnered with Ledo Pizza to offer free meals for inoculated Marylanders. The vaccines have helped slow infections around the county. Prince George’s now has its lowest positivity rate ever. (Patch)

2. The Department of Public Works will be starting their Summer Schedule early! Starting May 25, on days when the heat index is predicted to be 90 degrees, and through the months of June, July and August, the refuse and recycling crews will be starting at 7:00 a.m.. Remember to have your trash, recycling, and other pickups out and down to the curb by 7:00 a.m. starting on Tuesday and throughout the summer! (City of Laurel)

Today in Laurel

· FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Gimignano's Towers – Join Dr. Rocky for this free webinar to discover the medieval magic of San Gimignano, which is a Tuscan hill town in Italy that is known as “the city of beautiful towers.” The webinar will include a 45-minute lecture followed by 15-minutes of Q&A. Note: Space is limited for this lecture. Only the first 3,000 people to click the “Register” button below will be able to tune in. (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)

· American Red Cross May 25 Blood Drive - Hosted by Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Reserve your slot and help save lives. (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook:

• Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)

Now you’re all caught up with the local news and events for today!

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I’m looking forward to bringing you all the latest news on a daily basis.

Stay safe and enjoy the day!