COVID CASES TOP 2800

The Allegany County Health Department is reporting the total number of COVID-19 cases at 2,804 with a total of 73 deaths to date. The case rate is 136.33 per 100,000, while the state average is 33.81 per 100,000. The current positivity rate is 13.66 per cent, while the statewide average is 6.86 per cent. There are two new free COVID-19 testing events at the Allegany County Fairgrounds this week. Tomorrow and Friday, the hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No insurance, appointment, or doctor’s order is needed to obtain a test.