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4.23.2020 MoCo Announces New COVID-19 Testing Sites; Updates on Long Term Care Facilities

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Montgomery County health officials today announced two additional COVID-19 testing sites in Wheaton and Germantown. Testing began today at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center and will begin on Monday, April 27 at the Upcounty Regional Services Center in Germantown. More than 20 residents who are symptomatic and at high risk for complications from the disease were tested at the Wheaton site today. Testing is by appointment only.

Staff from the County’s Department of Health and Human Services, including school nurses and dentists, participated in the testing. The County’s Departments of General Services and Police provided logistical support. To qualify for testing at any of the State or County testing sites, individuals must:

  • Meet testing criteria as determined by a licensed health care provider. The provider will complete an online order for testing through Maryland’s Chesapeake Regional Information System (CRISP).
  • Once an order is placed, an individual will be given instructions on how to make an appointment online.
  • Appointments will be confirmed, and an ID number will be provided.
  • Those arriving at the testing site will be asked to confirm their appointment number and provide a photo ID.

As of this week, action teams are in place to provide additional support to more than 200 group homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities. 

The action teams are comprised of staff from DHHS’ Aging & Disability Services, who work closely with providers to ensure they have personal protective equipment as needed and provide guidance on best practices for infection control procedures and other COVID-19 related issues. Action teams work closely with staff from the County’s Disease Control program to identify confirmed cases among residents and provide staff with the necessary tools to continue care for them, while also meeting the needs of other residents. 

There are more than 400 cases of COVID-19 among long term care facility residents in Montgomery County. Action teams comprised of public health nurses continue to work closely with the Maryland Department of Health to support COVID-19 preparedness and response capacity in more than 300 long term care facilities for seniors in the County. This includes the distribution of personal protective equipment and daily check-in with facility staff. Long term care facilities for older adults include nursing homes, assisted living facilities and large group homes.

For the latest COVID-19 updates, visit the County’s COVID-19 website and follow Montgomery County on Facebook @MontgomeryCountyInfo and Twitter @MontgomeryCoMD.