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583 New COVID-19 Cases in Allegany County, Two Additional Deaths

January 19th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

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

  • 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

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:

 

  • New COVID Cases: 583 (cumulative total 14,400)
  • Additional Deaths: 2 (cumulative total 306)
  • Cases Per 100,000 People: 160.63 (Maryland: 122.96)
  • Positivity Rate: 25.86% (Maryland: 18.85%)

Percent of Population Fully Vaccinated:  49.5%