May 2nd, 2020 by WCBC Radio

Three people have died of complications from COVID-19, bringing the toll of lives lost to 12 in Allegany County. The latest fatalities included a female community member, a male resident at Cumberland Healthcare Center, and a female community member who had recently been released from CHC. All three individuals had underlying medical conditions.

Additionally, the Allegany County Health Department reports that one resident of Sterling Frostburg Village has tested positive for COVID-19. A staff member at that facility had previously tested positive for the virus.

COVID-19 case data for nursing homes is available at the state’s coronavirus resource page at coronavirus.maryland.gov. This information will be updated on Wednesdays between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., according the Maryland Department of Health. However, the Allegany County Health Department will continue to provide updates day-to-day for the public.