MCPS message on parent-organized graduation/prom parties

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Acting in a socially responsible manner is never a bad thing. Our numbers are down because of the limited action our government took. Our numbers could be under control if people behaved responsibly or our government actually took control like they did in other countries.

Have you followed what's been going on in some of those other countries recently?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS may have sent the message, but the caution is coming from the Health department.

The Health Department in Montgomery County has lost ALL credibility after this past year.

Did this come from Dr. Gayles?

Sorry, the MoCo health department has WON credibility for mentioning the obvious. It is not banning private proms, it is merely reminding us, what we should already know, that such gatherings, unless outside and supervised, WILL spread Covid.

Wait aren't many of these kids partially vaccinated already? Testing is readily available. Why can't they party?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Acting in a socially responsible manner is never a bad thing. Our numbers are down because of the limited action our government took. Our numbers could be under control if people behaved responsibly or our government actually took control like they did in other countries.

Have you followed what's been going on in some of those other countries recently?

Yes, and some got it under control.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS may have sent the message, but the caution is coming from the Health department.

The Health Department in Montgomery County has lost ALL credibility after this past year.

Did this come from Dr. Gayles?

Sorry, the MoCo health department has WON credibility for mentioning the obvious. It is not banning private proms, it is merely reminding us, what we should already know, that such gatherings, unless outside and supervised, WILL spread Covid.

Wait aren't many of these kids partially vaccinated already? Testing is readily available. Why can't they party?

Except line jumpers and health issues, vaccines just opened up for 16 and over. So, no they will not be fully vaccinated and partly isn't enough.