Buncombe County (COVID-19) Cases Update Latest Coronavirus Updates on Confirmed Cases April 20, 2020

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 Health’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 Health’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 Governor’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 Governor’s intentions and plans to evaluate what is right for our community