Prince George’s County Government Angela Alsobrooks introduced Friday she has examined constructive for COVID-19.
Alsobrooks mentioned in an announcement she took an at-home COVID take a look at after which a fast take a look at as a precaution earlier than Christmas Day gatherings. Each got here again constructive.
“I’m at present isolating at dwelling whereas awaiting the outcomes of a PCR take a look at,” Alsobrooks mentioned. “I really feel positive and am solely experiencing delicate signs, due to being vaccinated and boosted.”
The manager mentioned her household canceled their Christmas dinner at her home and can have a good time just about this 12 months.
She inspired Prince George’s County residents to “be cautious with household gatherings” this vacation weekend and get vaccinated or boosted as quickly as doable.
Like a lot of america, Maryland has been coping with a major surge in COVID-19 circumstances. On Thursday, the state reported 6,869 new infections, probably the most it has recorded in a single day for the reason that starting of the pandemic.
Over 1,500 folks had been at present hospitalized for the virus, according to the state’s COVID-19 surveillance dashboard.
Gov. Larry Hogan additionally introduced earlier this week he had examined constructive for COVID-19.
