Coronavirus Cases in September 2022

Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases

As of 8:00 a.m. on September 28, 2022 there were 64,979 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 639 COVID-19 related deaths.

New cases since last report: 294. Fatality Rate: 0.98.

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

Community Risk Level for Buncombe County

More details and data at Covid Act Now

Covid Act Now is a COVID-focused initiative to help people make informed decisions by providing timely and accurate data about COVID in the U.S.

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 September 21, 2022 there were 64,685 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 635 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since last report: 402. Fatality Rate: 0.99.
On September 14, 2022 there were 64,283 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 635 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since last report: 330. Fatality Rate: 0.99.
On September 7, 2022 there were 63,953 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 635 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since last report: 371. Fatality Rate: 0.99.
On September 1, 2022 there were 63,582 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 635 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since last report: 334. Fatality Rate: 1.00.

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