August 13th, 2021 by WCBC Radio
Due to the more highly contagious Delta variant, COVID-19 rates continue to increase in Allegany County and across Maryland, with nearly 96% of all hospitalizations and deaths occurring in unvaccinated individuals.
As of August 12, 41.3% of Allegany County residents were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to 59.9% of all Marylanders. Health officials continue to urge unvaccinated members of the public to get their vaccine as soon as possible.
The Allegany County Health Department continues to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations every Wednesday on the ground floor of the Willowbrook Office Complex, 12501 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland. From 9 a.m. to noon both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines are offered for those age 18 and older. Then, from 1 to 4 p.m. the Pfizer COVID vaccine is offered for those age 12 and older. No appointment needed. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Allegany County COVID-19 Case Statistics as of August 12:
- New COVID Cases: 20 (cumulative total 7,216)
- Additional Deaths: 0 (cumulative total 214)
- Cases Per 100,000 Population: 15.01 (Maryland: 13.81)
- Positivity Rate: 4.81% (Maryland: 4.46%)
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing:
Allegany County Fairgrounds, 11400 Moss Avenue, Cumberland, MD
Mondays 2 to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No appointment or insurance card required.
July 23rd, 2021 by WCBC Radio
The Allegany County Health Department will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations on the ground floor of the Willowbrook Office Complex (12501 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD) on Wednesday, July 28. From 9 a.m. to noon both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines will be offered for those age 18 and older. Then, from 1 to 4 p.m. the Pfizer COVID vaccine will be available for those age 12 and older. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to be vaccinated.
ACHD reports that 40.5% of Allegany County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 compared to58.3% of all Marylanders.
Allegany County COVID-19 Case Statistics as of July 22:
- New COVID Cases: 4(cumulative total 7,082)
- Additional Deaths: 0 (cumulative total 212)
- Cases Per 100,000 Population:2.03(Maryland:3.49)
- Positivity Rate: 1.13%(Maryland:1.81%)
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