Coronavirus Cases in August 2021

Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases

As of 12:00 p.m. on August 16, 2021 there were 20,186 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 334 COVID-19 related deaths.

New cases since previous day: 80. Fatality Rate: 1.67.

Vaccines & Testing

The COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard shows the total number of doses that have been administered by NC providers and through the federal program administering long-term care vaccinations.

Visit covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines for more information on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine distribution in North Carolina.

The state has a “Find My Testing Place” website with up-to-date information about testing locations in NC. The SlowCOVIDNC app can notify users of exposure to the virus. Help slow the spread, protect yourself, your loved ones and your community, simply by using your phone.

COVID-19 Outbreaks & Clusters in North Carolina

Outbreaks in congregate living settings, child care programs, and K-12 schools are being tracked. Data is updated weekly. Go to theurbannews.com/latest-news/2020/covid-19-outbreaks-clusters-in-north-carolina

Previously Reported Buncombe County Cases

On August 13, 2021 there were 19,878 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 332 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 69. Fatality Rate: 1.68.
On August 3, 2021 there were 18,968 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 329 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 183. Fatality Rate: 1.73.
On August 2, 2021 there were 18,932 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 328 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 7. Fatality Rate: 1.75.
On July 29, 2021 there were 18,681 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 327 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 33. Fatality Rate: 1.76.
On July 9, 2021 there were 18,151 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 326 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 14. Fatality Rate: 1.80.

Detailed news and updates can be found at www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/

Data on Buncombe County is from the NC Department of Health and Human Services Dashboard