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Judge Keough shares update on backlog of COVID-19 cases
On Thursday, July 16, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough shared an update on the “backlog of COVID-19 cases, how Montgomery County will assist public health district and bring personnel and financial assistance to the department to help them work through this increase in cases.”
Watch the video update below:
Judge Keough shared that the spike in cases reported yesterday, July 15, was the result from backlog cases, accumulated over the past month, in Montgomery County that are now being reported.
Judge Keough stated that in talking with the Montgomery County Public Health District, he has committed the resources of Montgomery County to help make the calls, facilitate correct reporting, and develop better processes. Additional paid personnel have been added and processes have been turned over to the Fire Marshalls and medical professionals.
Judge Keough encouraged the community to continue wearing masks, washing hands, use hand sanitizer, practice social distancing, and follow safe practices and COVID-19 guidelines to keep the county open.
Source: Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough
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