Coronavirus Message and Cancellations

Gaithersburg, MD (March 12, 2020)  As of March 12, the City announces the cancellation of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at RIO on March 14 and the Super VITA Day free tax preparation event at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, which was also scheduled for March 14. Individual appointments for free tax preparation for qualified individuals at VITA sites throughout Montgomery County are still being accepted. Please call 240-777-1123.

The City of Gaithersburg continues to actively monitor the coronavirus situation. We are coordinating with county and state health and emergency response agencies to proactively plan, prepare and respond as appropriate. We continue to encourage residents to be our partner by practicing good hygiene and avoiding contact with others if they feel ill.

The City has activated a Task Force to coordinate our efforts. Meetings are being held to address policies and practices with respect to the health and safety of residents, our employees, our program participants, and our patrons. The Task Force is monitoring public health information and planning for public meeting and gathering protocols, facility cleanliness, continuity of operations, and internal and external communications.

The situation is being monitored daily, and decisions about facility closures and program cancellations will be communicated on the City of Gaithersburg website and on Facebook and Twitter @GburgMD as they are made.

Please rely on trusted sources for the most up to date information about coronavirus. The City encourages residents to visit the Montgomery County Health and Human Services - MD website.