ADDITIONAL DEATH REPORTED IN GARRETT COUNTY

The Garrett County Health Department has been notified of an additional death due to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to four. Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens, while expressing condolences to the families of those who have passed, noted that senior citizens have been particularly hard hit during the pandemic. The Health Department urges residents to continue to practice safety measures, including hand washing, social distancing, wearing a mask or face covering, and clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.