Maryland Governor Issues a Stay At Home Directive
Governor Larry Hogan signed a new Executive Order this morning which includes a Stay at Home Directive. The order goes into effect at 8 p.m. today. “No Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job, or...
Garrett County Updates COVID-19 Numbers; Launches Frequently Asked Questions Page
Fortunately, in Garrett County both the total number of tests for COVID-19, and the number of negative results continues to grow, while the number of positive tests is holding steady at three for Garrett County residents. Across Maryland...
Garrett County Launches COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Page
We greatly appreciate our community’s patience during this time. Our team has been working tirelessly to answer questions and provide guidance as available for this rapidly evolving situation. Today we are releasing a frequently asked questions page to help address...
Garrett County Reports Testing Numbers
The Garrett County Health Department today reported the number of COVID-19 tests completed in the county since local testing began. As of March 28, 2020, COVID-19 testing sites located in Garrett County have processed specimens on 109 individuals. These...
Garrett County Reports No New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Fortunately, Garrett County has not received notification of any additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 since it announced its third case on Monday, March 23rd. However, Garrett County Health Department’s COVID-19 Hotline, staffed by...
Health Officer Orders Transient Rentals Closed in Garrett County
As one of the responses to the COVID-19 situation, the Garrett County Health Officer, with the support of the Board of Garrett County Commissioners, has ordered all transient rentals in Garrett County to be closed effective March 27, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. This closing...
Garrett County Reports No New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Garrett County has reported no additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, even as the numbers of confirmed cases in Maryland continues to rise, reaching 580 today. Garrett County Health Department is leading the coordination...
🍎 Important Community COVID-19 Survey
We hope this post finds you and your loved ones well amidst this uncertain time. In order to better coordinate local resources and understand what Garrett County residents need and how we may be able to help others, we are asking you to take this anonymous, brief, and...
Services Continue for Garrett County
The Garrett County Health Department is currently closed to the general public, however certain essential services are continuing. Most staff members are working from home and providing services to their clients over the phone. A core group of staff is coordinating...
Garrett County Reports No New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
No additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed for Garrett County residents according to the Health Department and the Maryland Department of Health. The confirmed case count remains at three. “The Health Department is coordinating our...
