Coronavirus Cases in February 2023

Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases

As of 8:00 a.m. on February 23, 2023 there were 70,777 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 699 COVID-19 related deaths.

New cases since last report: 195. Fatality Rate: 0.99.

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.

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 February 16, 2023 there were 70,582 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 697 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since last report: 159. Fatality Rate: 0.99.
On February 9, 2023 there were 70,423 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 695 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since last report: 259. Fatality Rate: 0.99.
On February 1, 2023 there were 70,164 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 693 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since last report: 229. Fatality Rate: 0.99.
On January 25, 2023 there were 69,935 positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 689 COVID-19 related deaths. New cases since last report: 319. Fatality Rate: 0.99.

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