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Gayles Says ‘Realities Have Changed,’ In-School Learning is Not Safe
In-school learning is not a safe option right now, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said at a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) media briefing Wednesday. MCPS Superintendent Dr.… Read More
Dr. Gayles: ‘Our Test Positivity Rate Has Decreased Significantly’
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles announced on Tuesday that the county has made significant progress in terms of COVID-19 case numbers. About six weeks ago, Dr. Gayles says… Read More
Elrich and Gayles Detail Data, Criteria for Getting Back into Classrooms
The school year will begin with virtual learning for MCPS students on August 31. According to Superintendent Jack Smith, students are expected to start gradually returning to classrooms sometime in… Read More
Gayles: ‘Even More Significant Decrease’ in COVID Cases Needed Before Move to Phase 3
There needs to be an even more significant decrease in COVID-19 case numbers before moving into Phase 3 reopening according to county health officer Dr. Travis Gayles. Currently, Montgomery County… Read More
Gayles Details Safety Precautions as Swimming Pools Reopen
Montgomery County health officer Dr. Travis Gayles provided safety reminders as swimming pools begin to reopen amid Phase 2. “First and foremost, even in the setting of COVID-19, do not… Read More
County Has Not Seen Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Since Protests Began, Gayles Says
Montgomery County has not seen an increase in COVID-19 cases due to large-scale Black Lives Matter protests, said County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles. “What we have observed here is… Read More
Gayles and Hogan Encourage Protesters to Get Tested for COVID-19
Montgomery County Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services Dr. Travis Gayles encourages residents who have attended Black Lives Matter protests to get tested for COVID-19 if they are… Read More
‘There Was a System That Did Not Work’: Gayles Addresses Delays in COVID-19 Test Results
Montgomery County has had issues with people not receiving their COVID-19 test results. County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said the state created GO Teams for Montgomery, Prince George’s and… Read More
Gayles Explains Incongruity Between Decline in Hospitalizations and Shortage of Acute Care Bed Space
Although the number of people going to the hospital with COVID-19 is decreasing, patients stay for longer periods of time which helps explain why the acute care bed capacity metric… Read More
Gayles Advises Caution as County Readies Transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2
Montgomery County has currently tested more residents than any other jurisdiction in the state, according to a recent video from the county’s Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, who offered insight… Read More
Dr. Gayles’ Memorial Day Message: ‘This Will Not Be Your Typical Unofficial Start of Summer Weekend’
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, residents are being urged to continue practicing guidelines put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles… Read More
Gayles Emphasizes Importance of Recreation While Being Safe and Smart
Governor Larry Hogan recently announced the first steps towards reopening the state. This includes allowing people to go to places like golf courses, tennis courts, state parks, and playgrounds. Meanwhile,… Read More