3.12.2020 Montgomery County Announces Closures and Updates Connected to COVID-19

Thursday, March 12, 2020

County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz, School Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and other County leaders at a news conference March 12 to provide residents with an update on the COVID-19 response.

Elrich announced that based on the state school superintendent’s guidance, all public schools will be closed March 16-27.  MCPS officials will have more information on the plans for makeup days on Tuesday, March 17.

County Recreation Centers and programs will be cancelled beginning Monday, March 16.

Montgomery County Public Libraries will be closed beginning Monday, March 16. 

Montgomery Parks programs and indoor facilities will close from March 16 until March 31.

Starting Monday, March 16, County government workers will move to a telework schedule for employees who can and consider other social distancing and protective measures for employees who have direct contact with the public.

Effective immediately, Montgomery County will be following the state’s guidelines of a limit of no more than 250 people for public gatherings.

These measures are designed to try and slow down the spread of the disease.

According to Gayles, the first three Montgomery County residents who tested positive last week have completed treatment and are now doing well. All the residents who have tested positive over the past week (and there are now six in Montgomery County) are doing well and recovering.

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