July 15th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

The Allegany County Health Department has been notified that the Delta variant of COVID-19 has been identified in a case of the virus within the county. Health Officer Jenelle Mayer says the Delta variant is of great concern because it is more contagious than the other variants. Maryland Health Secretary Dennis Schrader says the most important thing any one can do to protect themselves is to get vaccinated.