 Stay updated on COVID-19 Cases on Montgomery County Website The Maryland Department of Health is the clearinghouse for all confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. See the Montgomery County COVID-19 webpage for a statewide map with a county-by-county breakdown of confirmed cases. The map is updated daily at 10 a.m.  Triage Tents in Place at Hospitals in Montgomery County With the number of COVID-19 cases growing in Montgomery County, local hospitals are installing triage tents for COVID-19 patients. Public health officials stress these triage tents are not for testing. Six hospitals have installed tents on their properties. County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said residents should not be alarmed when they see the tents, adding they are a sign that hospitals are getting prepared. Click here for more information on hospital tents.  Grocery Stores Offering "Seniors-Only" Shopping Hours Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a new program to help protect seniors as they shop for groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Thursday, March 19, four local grocery stores and two national store chains will reserve specific hours for seniors only, allowing them to shop among a smaller group of people to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection.  Volunteering and Being a Good Neighbor During COVID-19 Many Montgomery County residents, seeing their neighbors and members of the community in distress, are looking to help and volunteer during these difficult times. The Montgomery County Volunteer Center website continues to be a resource for connecting volunteers and nonprofits. There is now a "Volunteer Response to COVID-19" section where people can see any current requests for volunteers and donations posted by local organizations. |  COVID-19 Closures/Cancellations in Montgomery County We are constantly updating the Montgomery County Government COVID-19 website with current information on closures and cancellations. More information is added each day, as public services may continue to change. Cancellation updates will be made on the County's website and Facebook and Twitter. @MontgomeryCoMD. | | 
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