GARRETT REPORTS FIFTH COVID-19 DEATH

Garrett County health officials have reported the fifth death there as well as 76 new cases. The county has a cumulative total of 778 cases. On Monday, the Garrett County Regional Center had 19 COVID-related hospitalizations and was at 94 per cent bed occupancy. The seven-day positivity rate was 14.4 per cent on Monday, more than double the state average of 6.9 per cent. The seven-day case rate per 100,000 was 114.2; the state rate was 33.8. In addition, Mineral County has reported five more deaths from COVID-19.