Garrett County Total Positive COVID-19 Cases Increase to 24

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team

The Garrett County Health Department received additional notifications of positive COVID-19 testing results for Garrett County residents today.

Positive results were received for two males and one female, all in their 20s. Neither of the males have any symptoms and are isolating at home. Additional information on the female was not available at the time of this release.

One additional positive result was also received for a staff member of Goodwill Nursing Home and Assisted Living in Grantsville. However, this person is a resident of a surrounding county and will not be added to Garrett County’s testing result numbers. 

These three new positives results for Garrett County residents has increased the county’s total positive cases for COVID-19 to 24.

The next community COVID-19 testing opportunity in Garrett County is scheduled for Friday, July 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot between the Health Department and the Mountain Laurel Medical Center at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland. 

This free testing will be without the need for an appointment or a doctor’s order. THIS IS NOT AN ANTIBODY TEST THAT MAY IDENTIFY A PREVIOUS INFECTION. This event is intended for persons who do not have symptoms. Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 or those who want antibody testing should contact their health care provider. 

For more information, call 301 334-7770 or 301 895-3111.