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The first three cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Maryland have been confirmed in Montgomery County, leading Governor Hogan to declare a state of emergency. Health officials say all three individuals contracted the disease during international travel, and are currently quarantined in their homes. Information regarding where the patients are located within the county has not […]

Los tres residentes del condado de Montgomery que dieron positivo para COVID-19 se están recuperando y la mayoría de sus síntomas han disminuido, aunque permanecen en cuarentena en sus propios hogares, según el Dr. Travis Gayles, oficial de salud del condado y jefe de servicios de salud pública. Durante una conferencia de prensa de 40 […]

The three Montgomery County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 are recovering and most of their symptoms have abated although they remain in quarantine in their own homes, according to Dr. Travis Gayles, the county health officer and chief of public health services. During a 40-minute press conference this morning, Gayles and County Executive Marc […]

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 […]

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread worldwide, prevention and preparation efforts are being taken locally to ensure the safety of all residents. On Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmembers were briefed on the novel coronavirus by local health and emergency management officials. Health officials say the virus causes a respiratory illness that can range from mild to […]

Meeting to discuss county’s efforts to ensure health and safety of all residents Montgomery County Council was briefed on the the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the county’s efforts to ensure the health and safety of all residents today at 2 p.m. Dr. Travis Gayles, health officer and chief of public health services in the Department of […]

We talk with Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County health officer, about declining cancer rates. And even though the rates are falling, what does that mean if you or a loved one receive a cancer diagnosis?

La falta de seguro de salud significa más que enfrentar facturas costosas para pagar por enfermedades catastróficas. Puede significar algo tan simple como hacerse un control de la presión arterial. Y en el condado de Montgomery, la diferencia entre los que tienen y los que no tienen seguro médico cae en líneas raciales, según un […]

Lacking health insurance means more than facing expensive bills to pay for catastrophic diseases. It can mean something as simple as getting a blood pressure check. And in Montgomery County, the difference between the haves and have nots falls along racial lines, according to a recent study commissioned by the county council. Among whites, 3.8 […]

Montgomery County health officials are suggesting increased education and awareness surrounding vaping to confront the rising use of e-cigarettes among teenagers and young adults. “Vaping can be extremely dangerous for adolescents and young adults due to ongoing brain development,” county health officer Dr. Travis Gayles said in a statement. “Vaping devices can contain high levels […]