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Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order requiring Marylanders (over the age of 9) to wear face masks and coverings when inside of retail establishments and while using public transportation. Hogan announced at a press conference Wednesday that the order will be in effect 7 a.m. on Saturday. The order also requires retail establishments—food establishments, […]

Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday afternoon that a Montana resident who visited Anne Arundel County tested positive for the coronavirus. The patient is being classified as a Montana coronavirus case, Hogan said. As of Wednesday, there are nine total coronavirus cases in Maryland, five of which are in Montgomery County. Officials have confirmed that a […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight warned the school community about false social media posts circulating regarding the coronavirus cases in Montgomery County. McKnight spoke at the MCPS Board of Education meeting Tuesday about the school system’s response regarding the coronavirus. She said the school system is working closely with the Montgomery County […]

Montgomery College (MC) President DeRionne Pollard emailed the school community a “Coronavirus Update” Monday evening. Pollard said in the email that the college has been in contact with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) after learning about a student who reported being in contact with others who were “exhibiting flu-like symptoms.” Since […]

After a coronavirus patient was said to have attended a public event Feb. 28 at The Village at Rockville, the retirement community released a statement saying that “potential exposure during this event was low.” Kyle Hrebren, executive director at The Village Rockville, said in a statement that the retirement community would “remain diligent in taking […]

Gov. Hogan gave a coronavirus update at the 40th Annual International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Legislative Conference.  He said he will go to the White House Situation Room Monday, where he and Vice President Pence will hold their second teleconference with top-ranking federal officials and all U.S. governors about the federal-state response to the […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich held a news conference this morning to relieve fears following Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement Thursday evening that three county residents had contracted the coronavirus. Elrich released the following statement Friday afternoon. This morning I held a news conference with County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Office of Emergency Management […]

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery emitieron un comunicado el jueves por la noche anunciando que las escuelas permanecerían abiertas después de que el gobernador Larry Hogan confirmó que los primeros tres casos de coronavirus (COVID-19) en Maryland son del condado de Montgomery. Debido a estos casos, Hogan declaró el estado de emergencia, el […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding a news conference Friday at 10 a.m. to provide an update about the three confirmed coronavirus cases in Montgomery County. The three cases are the only confirmed cases in Maryland. The news was announced Thursday evening and led Gov. Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency. Montgomery County […]

Montgomery County Public Schools released a statement Thursday evening announcing schools would remain open after Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed the first three cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Maryland are from Montgomery County. Because of these cases, Hogan declared a state of emergency Thursday evening. State officials do not believe the three patients have had any […]