Council Appoints New County Health Officer
After more than a year without a permanent health officer in Montgomery County, the county council has confirmed Dr. Kisha Davis to the position. The council appointed Davis during a… Read More
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County Starts Testing Wastewater for Covid-19 Traces
Montgomery County has launched a wastewater surveillance program to detect traces of Covid-19 in local communities. County health officials partnered with the Inspection Experts, Inc. and the University of Maryland’s Department… Read More
County Fire Department Warns of E-Scooter Battery Fires
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) has released safety tips for e-scooters and e-bikes as cases of fires caused by the vehicles have become more frequent. According to MCFRS,… Read More
Pruebas de Radón en Unidades de Alquiler Serán Requeridas a Partir de Julio 2023
El condado de Montgomery requerirá pruebas de radón en las viviendas de alquiler, y los resultados se deben divulgar a los inquilinos a partir del 1 de julio de 2023.… Read More
Radon Testing of Rental Units Required as of July 2023
Montgomery County will require radon testing in rental housing, and the results must be disclosed to tenants beginning July 1, 2023. If a high level of radon is detected, landlords… Read More
Sheppard Pratt Community Wellness Hub Opens in Germantown
A new hub brings community nonprofits under one roof in Germantown to serve residents in northern Montgomery County. The Sheppard Pratt Community Wellness Hub opened at 12850 Middlebrook Road on… Read More
Casos de Influenza y Virus Respiratorio Sincitial en Aumento
Si bien el condado de Montgomery permanece en el nivel bajo de nivel comunitario para COVID-19, los incidentes de virus respiratorios están aumentando. Los casos y hospitalizaciones por influenza y… Read More
Governor Hogan Tests Positive for COVID-19
Governor Larry Hogan reported on Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19. Hogan is up to date on his vaccinations and his symptoms are minimal according to a tweet from… Read More
Flu, RSV on the Rise in Montgomery County
While Montgomery County remains in the low level of community level status for COVID-19, incidents of respiratory viruses are on the rise here. Cases and hospitalizations due to influenza and… Read More
Elrich Warns of Potential ‘Tri-Demic’
In his weekly update, County Executive Marc Elrich said that a potential “tri-demic” may occur sometime this winter. A tri-demic, as dubbed by health experts, is the result of a… Read More
Funcionarios de Salud Advierten Sobre Aumento en Casos de RSV
Funcionarios de salud advierten sobre un aumento a nivel nacional en los casos de virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV, por sus siglas en inglés). RSV es un virus respiratorio común que… Read More
Elrich Nominates New County Health Officer
Dr. Kisha Davis has been nominated to be the next Montgomery County Health Officer. County Executive Marc Elrich announced the nomination Wednesday. Davis, a county native and Quince Orchard High… Read More