Garrett County is reporting 1,460 cases and 37 deaths due to COVID-19 or its complications. The Western Maryland counties hold the top three highest rankings for both 7-day rates, tracked by the state; Garrett County has the second highest rates for both the 7-day case rate and positivity rate. The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Garrett County this week, with the Garrett Regional Medical Center receiving a 100-dose shipment this past Monday; the Garrett County Health Department received 100 doses yesterday.