Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases Update August 2020

Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases

As of 12:16 p.m. on August 28, 2020 there were 2,385 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 70 COVID-19 related deaths. A total of 54,090 tests have been administered.

The state also has a “Find My Testing Place” website with up-to-date information about testing locations in NC.

Previously Reported Buncombe County Cases

  • On August 25, 2020 there were 2,306 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 65 COVID-19 related deaths.
  • On August 21, 2020 there were 2,213 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 62 COVID-19 related deaths.
  • On August 17, 2020 there were 2,094 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 54 COVID-19 related deaths.
  • On August 13, 2020 there were 1,982 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 52 COVID-19 related deaths.
  • On August 7, 2020 there were 1,805 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 47 COVID-19 related deaths.
  • On August 2, 2020 there were 1,672 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 46 COVID-19 related deaths.
  • On July 27, 2020 there were 1,455 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 46 COVID-19 related deaths.

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

Data on Buncombe County from www.buncombecounty.org/covid-19/coronavirus-cases-dashboard.aspx

Coronavirus Statistics & Demographics for all of North Carolina

Visit the JHU COVID-19 Dashboard for additional statistics and infographics.

Past Reports