THIRTY NEW COVID CASES REPORTED IN ALLEGANY COUNTY

The Allegany County Health Department is reporting 30 new COVID cases, but no new deaths, related to the coronavirus. The positivity rate is 2.96 per cent, while the state’s rate is at 4.99 per cent. A total of 16,683 residents have received their first dose, while 9,621 of those individuals are now full vaccinated. Maryland’s vaccination Phase 2B opens today.  That vaccination group includes individuals age 16 and older with specific medical conditions which make them more vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19.  Eligible individuals interested in being vaccinated can get on the contact list by completing the Vaccine Interest Form at health.maryland.gov/allegany.