Coronavirus Cases in January 2022

Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases

As of 12:00 p.m. on January 31, 2022 there were 45,820 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 488 COVID-19 related deaths.

New cases since previous day: 436. Fatality Rate: 1.08.

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 January 26, 2022 there were 43,999 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 478 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 368. Fatality Rate: 1.09.
On January 21, 2022 there were 41,764 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 472 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 396. Fatality Rate: 1.14.
On January 14, 2022 there were 38,604 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 464 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 571. Fatality Rate: 1.20.
On January 13, 2022 there were 38,033 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 463 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 493. Fatality Rate: 1.22.
On January 4, 2022 there were 34,145 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 454 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 1,211. Fatality Rate: 1.34.
On December 31, 2021 there were 33,128 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 452 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since previous day: 334. Fatality Rate: 1.38.

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