The Allegany County Health reports the county’s cumulative COVID-19 case count is now at 4,321 with 105 deaths. The current case rate is 170.1 cases per 100,000 population, well above the state of Maryland case rate of 44.49 cases. Allegany County’s positivity rate is now at 16.09 per cent, while the statewide average is 7.74 per cent. Public health officials continue to stress that the power to lower the illness rate lies in the hands of every community member. For more information on minimizing your risk and slowing the spread of COVID-19, visit coronavirus.gov.