The post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases predicted by local health officials seemingly began to show itself as the Carroll County Health Department released data Monday afternoon showing that last week produced a new high for positive tests.
Carroll County has seen 377 total cases this week through Friday afternoon. That’s already more than last week’s 338 or the prior week’s 355. Those two weeks were down from the 428 the week of Dec. 13 and 422 the week of Dec. 6.
On Thursday afternoon, the Carroll County Health Department reported 110 new coronavirus cases, making 282 total cases so far this week. That’s on pace to be higher than last week’s 338 or the prior week’s 355.
One of those who died was an over 65 resident at Brinton Woods, an elder care facility in Sykesville. The other fatality was an over-65 member of the wider community.
“We are in the worst spot we have ever been in during this pandemic, with the number of cases, hospitalizations, and community deaths we are seeing each week,” County Health Officer Ed Singer said Tuesday.