The Frederick County Government and its allied agencies involved in the COVID-19 response have come together to operate a Joint Information Center. The purpose of the Joint Information Center is to ensure consistent coordinated messaging across the participating agencies.

The media can contact the Joint Information Center (JIC) at 301-600-7662 or JIC@FrederickCountyMD.gov for all COVID-19 related inquiries. JIC staff are monitoring both and you will receive a response within one business day.

Press Releases

• 4/6/2020: Frederick County COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update for April 6, 2020 Press Release
• 4/3/2020: Frederick County COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update for April 3, 2020 Press Release
• 4/2/2020: Frederick County COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update for April 2, 2020 Press Release
• 4/1/2020: Frederick County Health Department Announces COVID-19 Cases at Long-term Care Facility and Second Local Death Press Release
• 4/1/2020: Frederick County COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update for April 1, 2020 Press Release
• 3/31/2020: Frederick County COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update for March 31, 2020 Press Release
• 3/31/2020: Frederick County Officials Announce First Local Death from COVID-19 Press Release
• 3/31/2020: Executive Garner Joins Chief Elected Officials of the National Capital Region in Issuing Statement on the COVID-19 Pandemic Press Release
• 3/30/2020: Frederick County Announces Keyword Opt-in for COVID-19 Updates Press Release
• 3/27/2020 Executive Gardner & County Officials to Host Virtual Town Hall - March 31 Press Release
• 3/25/2020 Frederick County Opens Joint Information Center to Coordinate Information during the COVID-19 Response and Agency Updates Press Release
• 3/25/2020 Executive Gardner Extends Closures of County Buildings; Essential Services Will Continue Press Release
• 3/16/2020 Frederick County Officials Announce First Resident to Test Positive for COVID-19
  • Press release & Public information briefing 
• 3/13/2020 County Executive Gardner Announces Measures to Protect People & Prevent Spread of Coronavirus.  Frederick County Government Remains Open with Limited Public Access. See Agency Announcements tab for details.
  • Press release & Public information briefing 
• 3/09/2020 County Executive Jan Gardner, Dr. Barbara Brookmyer, Health Officer, and Community Leaders Prepare for Coronavirus  
  • Press release & Public information briefing