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Gayles: Three of Six County Hospitals Have No ICU Vacancy
Three out of six hospitals in Montgomery County have no ICU vacancy as of noon Tuesday, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said at a county council meeting. Also as… Read More
Gayles Asks Private Schools to Consider Return to All-Virtual Instruction
On Thursday, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles asked private schools to consider a return to fully-virtual instruction. In a letter, Gayles said a recent surge in COVID-19 cases… Read More
Gayles Touts ‘Promising News’ About Two COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates
Montgomery County – and the rest of the country – have been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic for more than eight months now. But help may be on the way… Read More
Gayles Says Further Restrictions Needed ‘Ultimately to Curb the Numbers’
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said the county continues to look at contact tracing data and may reinstate further COVID-19 restrictions. “I cannot emphasize enough the seriousness of… Read More
Dr. Gayles Discusses COVID-19 Contact Tracing Investigations at Non-Public Schools
During the county’s weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles provided an update regarding COVID-19 contact tracing investigations at non-public schools. Since last week,… Read More
Elrich, Council Express Support for Gayles in Wake of Article Detailing Racist Messages Received
Montgomery County Council and County Executive Marc Elrich released a joint statement supporting Dr. Travis Gayles after he opened up to Bethesda Beat about being targeted by racist messages. Gayles,… Read More
Despite Elrich Request, Gayles Says Case Count Still Too High for Further Reopening
On Friday, Montgomery County announced that restaurants, breweries and wineries can offer live performances along with dining/drinking. No dancing or congregating around performers is allowed, and people must wear masks (unless… Read More
Gayles da Paso Atrás de Exigir que las Escuelas Privadas sean Virtuales
Después de una semana de controversias sobre las escuelas privadas, el condado de Montgomery ha retrocedido su decisión. El viernes, el oficial de salud del condado, Dr. Travis Gayles, anuló… Read More
Gayles, County Back Down Over Virtual-Only Order for Private Schools
After a week-long back and forth over private schools, Montgomery County has backed down. On Friday, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles rescinded his order to keep private schools virtual… Read More
‘Who Elected You?’: Parents Protest Gayles’ Order for Private Schools to Stay Virtual
Montgomery County residents rallied against the ordered closure of private schools by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles at a protest Wednesday. It was organized by the “Open Montgomery County,… Read More
Gayles, Elrich React to Hogan Overturning Directive to Keep Private Schools Closed
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles learned that Gov. Larry Hogan was overturning the county’s directive to keep private schools in the county closed… Read More
Dr. Gayles Stresses Importance of Wearing Masks and Doing it Properly
In Montgomery County, health officials say everyone must wear a face covering unless they are children under the age of two, or unless someone has a health condition or disability… Read More