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Free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests are now available for order from the federal government by going to http://www.covidtests.gov/.  Four free tests may be requested per residential address. Tests will typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering.

COVID cases are still high in Allegany County.  Our case count per 100,000 people is at 160.63, compared to the statewide average of 122.96.

UPCOMING COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS:

Allegany County Fairgrounds, 11400 Moss Avenue, Cumberland, MD

• Moderna Booster Clinic:
  • January 26:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/6012927169

• First and second doses of Moderna (ages 18+), first and second doses of Pfizer (ages 12+), and booster doses of Pfizer (ages 12+) are available on 9a walk-in basis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  No appointment is necessary.

Allegany County Health Department, Willowbrook Office Complex – Ground Floor, 12501 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD

• Youth Pfizer Vaccine Clinic (ages 5 -11) by appointment only.  Register online by clinic date at the following link:
  • January 26:  3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/7251910065

For assistance registering for an appointment, county residen community ts can call the COVID-19 call center at 240-650-3999. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are also widely available in the at local pharmacies, urgent care clinics, and some primary care providers. 

ALLEGANY COUNTY COVID-19 CASE RATE AND POSITIVITY AS OF JANUARY 13: