Coronavirus Cases in March 2022

Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases

As of 12:00 p.m. on March 29, 2022 there were 52,160 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 549 COVID-19 related deaths.

New cases since previous day: 50. Fatality Rate: 1.05.

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 March 22, 2022 there were 52,051 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 546 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 49. Fatality Rate: 1.04.
On March 17, 2022 there were 51,946 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 542 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 128. Fatality Rate: 1.05.
On March 10, 2022 there were 51,522 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 540 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 217. Fatality Rate: 1.05.
On March 1, 2022 there were 50,454 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 537 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 246. Fatality Rate: 1.06.
On February 24, 2022 there were 50,004 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 532 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 306. Fatality Rate: 1.07.

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

For additional data on Buncombe County, visit NC Department of Health and Human Services