Western North Carolina 4 Tri County COVID-19 Deaths

Western NC -- TOE RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE

Ledger, NC: Avery County Health Department, a part of Toe River Health District, was notified today of two CoVID-19 associated deaths. This brings the total number of deaths in Avery County to twenty-one. One of the individual was in their 80’s and the other individual was in their 70’s. To protect the family’s privacy no further information about the patient will be released.

Mitchell County Health Department was notified today of one CoVID-19 associated death. This brings the total number of deaths to twenty-one. The individual was in their 70’s. To protect the family’s privacy no further information about the patient will be released.

Yancey County Health Department was notified today of one CoVID-19 associated death. This brings the total number of deaths to nine. The individual was in their 70’s. To protect the family’s privacy no further information about the patient will be released.

“We want to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of these individuals,” said Toe River Health District Health Director, Diane Creek. This virus continues to spread within our communities and has the potential to cause fatal results to anyone infected. This is one reason why it is important for everyone to comply with the face covering requirement and social distancing guideline to reduce the spread of this virus, especially during the holiday season.”

The cases of community spread continue to rise within our counties. Remember to practice the

3 W’s at all times: Wear, a face covering when out in public and you cannot physically distance yourself from others, Wait at least 6 feet away from others and Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer if you do not have access to soap and water. It is also imperative for those who are sick or who are testing positive to Stay at Home.

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