Coronavirus Cases in May 2022

Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases

As of 8:00 a.m. on May 19, 2022 there were 54,868 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 583 COVID-19 related deaths.

New cases since previous day: 713. Fatality Rate: 1.06.

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 May 17, 2022 there were 54,155 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 583 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 0. Fatality Rate: 1.08.
On May 12, 2022 there were 54,155 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 583 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 625. Fatality Rate: 1.05.
On May 4, 2022 there were 53,081 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 557 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 0. Fatality Rate: 1.05.
On April 28, 2022 there were 53,081 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 557 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 0. Fatality Rate: 1.05.

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