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COVID-19 Cases In Montgomery Co. Rise By 177; Total Hits 28,146
Montgomery County recorded 177 new cases and two new deaths on Thursday, pushing its totals to 28,146 infections and 860 fatalities.

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Montgomery County recorded 177 new cases and two new deaths on Thursday, pushing its totals to 28,146 infections and 860 fatalities.

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