There are two new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Montgomery to 28. Bryant Hitchings, Montgomery County Public Information Officer, announced that the Montgomery County New Courthouse building in Hillsboro, has an employee that has been confirmed positive for COVID-19. 

The test was confirmed positive on Thursday and two additional employees have experienced COVID-19 symptoms and their test results are pending. The Courthouse has been working with the Montgomery County Health Department and is following all guidelines in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure public safety. The New Courthouse remains open Monday through Friday for emergency hearings only.

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