Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government Community Update: April 20, 2020 - Community Update Select Characteristics of COVID-19 Cases Reported

    *As of April 20, 2020 at 10 a.m. there are 48 lab confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 3 COVID-19 related deaths.
    Table: COVID-19 Cases Reported to BCHD
     

    Key Takeaways for April 20, 2020

    As of 1 p.m. April 20, there have been a total of 48 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents
    3 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents
    1900 tests have been done by providers in Buncombe County-this does not include testing not reported to BC Public Health that came back negative or any rapid test results that were negative such as Mission Healthโ€™s lab
    BC Public Health testing priority continues to be for high-risk groups such as those living in congregate living facilities, first responders, and healthcare providers
    NCDHHS has revised guidance to providers to encourage testing of individuals who the provider suspects having COVID-19
    BC Public Health will continue conversations with providers to explore options for providers to get more access to testing
    Role of Public Health continues to be surveillance and contact tracing
    City of Asheville and Skyland Fire Department in coordination with BC Emergency Services have established Quick Response Teams ( QRTs) that consist of firefighters that have advanced emergency medical training
    QRTs can respond to non, life-threatening medical emergencies in our community
    The goal of QRT program is to lower the burden on our healthcare system
    The safety and health of our first responders is a top priority
    BC Emergency Services received a large supply of PPE last week from NC Emergency Management and today from Dogwood Health Trust

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    Select Characteristics of COVID-19 Cases Reported
    *As of April 20, 2020 at 10 a.m. there are 48 lab confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents and 3 COVID-19 related deaths.
    Table: COVID-19 Cases Reported to BCHD
     
    Selected Characteristics
    Numbers of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
    Percentage of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
    Age Range (years)
    0 - 17
    1
    2%
     
    18 - 24
    8
    17%
     
    25 - 49
    20
    42%
     
    50 - 64
    9
    19%
     
    65+
    10
    21%
    Gender
    Female
    28
    58%
     
    Male
    20
    42%
    Race
    White
    45
    94%
     
    Black
    2
    4%
     
    Asian
    1
    2%
    Ethnicity
    Non-Hispanic
    45
    94%
     
    Hispanic
    3
    6%
    April 20, 2020 - Community Update

    Key Takeaways for April 20, 2020

    As of 1 p.m. April 20, there have been a total of 48 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents
    3 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents
    1900 tests have been done by providers in Buncombe County-this does not include testing not reported to BC Public Health that came back negative or any rapid test results that were negative such as Mission Healthโ€™s lab
    BC Public Health testing priority continues to be for high-risk groups such as those living in congregate living facilities, first responders, and healthcare providers
    NCDHHS has revised guidance to providers to encourage testing of individuals who the provider suspects having COVID-19
    BC Public Health will continue conversations with providers to explore options for providers to get more access to testing
    Role of Public Health continues to be surveillance and contact tracing
    City of Asheville and Skyland Fire Department in coordination with BC Emergency Services have established Quick Response Teams ( QRTs) that consist of firefighters that have advanced emergency medical training
    QRTs can respond to non, life-threatening medical emergencies in our community
    The goal of QRT program is to lower the burden on our healthcare system
    The safety and health of our first responders is a top priority
    BC Emergency Services received a large supply of PPE last week from NC Emergency Management and today from Dogwood Health Trust
    These PPE additions mean a high level of confidence that our first responders will be protected and that the rate of use will not exceed supply
    Buncombe County is working to develop an adaptive response to slowly ease restrictions and reopen our community based on data and lead indicators
    The community must be prepared to close down quickly if there is a surge in cases
    We will follow and assess NC Governorโ€™s intentions and plans to evaluate what is right for our community


    These PPE additions mean a high level of confidence that our first responders will be protected and that the rate of use will not exceed supply
    Buncombe County is working to develop an adaptive response to slowly ease restrictions and reopen our community based on data and lead indicators
    The community must be prepared to close down quickly if there is a surge in cases
    We will follow and assess NC Governorโ€™s intentions and plans to evaluate what is right for our community


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