Coronavirus Cases in September 2021

Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases

As of 12:00 p.m. on September 28, 2021 there were 25,684 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 391 COVID-19 related deaths.

New cases since previous day: 330. Fatality Rate: 1.53.

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, 2021 there were 24,934 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 379 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 373. Fatality Rate: 1.52.
On September 14, 2021 there were 23,928 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 365 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 455. Fatality Rate: 1.53.
On September 2, 2021 there were 22,348 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 347 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 161. Fatality Rate: 1.54.
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.

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