State, County See Uptick in Covid-19 Cases
Covid-19 is circulating once again which could be the start of a summer surge. The number of hospitalizations across the state has doubled in recent weeks. Montgomery County Chief Health… Read More
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Respiratory Viruses Still Active, But Spread Drops
The three main respiratory diseases: Covid-19, flu, and RSV are still gripping the country and doctors are seeing lots of cases here in Montgomery County. A week ago, there was… Read More
Big Drop in People Getting Updated Booster Could Be Due to Vaccine Fatigue
Covid-19 is still with us and health professionals are urging people to get the new Covid-19 booster. However, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has noticed a disturbing… Read More
Officials Monitor Increase in Covid-19 Cases
It is possible you may know someone who has contracted Covid-19 recently. The County, the state of Maryland, and the country are seeing an increase in cases. Health leaders say… Read More
Montgomery County Returns to Low COVID-19 Transmission
Montgomery County has returned to a level of low COVID-19 community transmission and is seeing a decline in related hospitalizations, officials said during a media briefing Thursday. “More COVID patients… Read More
County Monitoring Elevated COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Montgomery County health officials are monitoring an elevated rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations as the jurisdiction remains in high transmission. As of Aug. 8, there were 159 people hospitalized with COVID-19… Read More
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Montgomery County ‘Very, Very Low,’ Official Says
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Montgomery County is very low, said Sean O’Donnell, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager with County Health and Human Services, during a weekly… Read More
County in Low Transmission as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Decline
Montgomery County is considered in low transmission with 46 new Covid-19 cases diagnosed per 100,000 residents during the previous seven days. According to new guidance from the Centers for Disease… Read More
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Decreasing in Montgomery County
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Montgomery County are decreasing, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell said during a county council briefing Monday. “We are relieved to see that these numbers are… Read More
Hogan Declares State of Emergency Due to COVID-19 Surge
Governor Larry Hogan has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the face of surging hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Today I declared a 30-day state of emergency to take urgent… Read More
Maryland COVID-19 Outbreaks Up 29% From Last Week
Active COVID-19 outbreaks in Maryland increased 29% since last week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich shared during a virtual media briefing Wednesday. Outbreaks increased 42% in childcare settings, 41% in… Read More
County Monitors Uptick in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Montgomery County officials continue to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations. 130 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19 as of Tuesday compared to 66 patients one month ago, Public Health Emergency… Read More