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Buncombe County Government --Posted-March 21, 2020-Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) has identified the first case of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in a Buncombe County resident. 

ASHEVILLE, N.C.For Chandi Gilbertson of Canton, school closures create a dilemma.

Updated daily by 11 a.m. each day. Last updated 10:30a.m., March 21, 2020.

NC Cases* 184
NC Deaths      0
NC Completed Tests** 5,276
US Cases*** 15,219
US Deaths*** 201

* This number reflects positive results from all tests, including the NC State Laboratory of Public Health and all hospital and commercial labs.

** This number reflects testing completed by the NC State Laboratory of Public Health and reporting hospital and commercial laboratories.

*** These numbers are provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are updated by the CDC at 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 


Situation Updates
 

 

NC State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH)
The numbers in this section represent only NCSLPH testing and supplies.

Now that commercial and hospital laboratories are online with testing and expanding capacity, the NCSLPH will continue to work with partners across the public health systems to support identification and confirmation of COVID-19, assess the prevalence of COVID-19 in a community, and provide testing for underserved populations who may not have access to commercial testing.
Supplies for approximately 1,575 patients at the NCSLPH and does not include supplies at university and commercial laboratories.
832 total tests completed at the NCSLPH and does not include tests at university and commercial laboratories.
Guidance and Timeline
Telework to the extent possible
Complete list of North Carolina Guidance
CDC Travel Advisories
March 10: Governor Cooper declares State of Emergency
March 11: World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic
March 13: President Trump declares National Emergency
March 14: Governor Cooper issues Executive Order 117 closing K-12 public schools until at least March 30 and banning gatherings of more than 100 people
March 16: NCDHHS recommends no mass gatherings for more than 50 people
March 17: Governor Cooper issues Executive Order 118 limiting operations of restaurants and bars, and broadening unemployment insurance benefits
 
For more COVID-19 news, go to the DHHS News page

Rutherford County Farmers Market We believe that food is a right, and that the ongoing viability of our local farms is of utmost importance, especially during these trying times. We intend to continue to adjust to the changes occurring in our country in order to give you the best opportunity to weather this catastrophe.

Buncombe County Government: COVID 19 Testing Sites Buncombe Couty: Updated: 3.19.20 

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — With toilet paper flying off the shelves, a North Carolina truck diver caused a stir when he was pulled over hauling 18,000 pounds of bathroom products in a stolen trailer.

Pitt County -- Press Release March 19, 2020: PItt County North Carolina Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 

North Carolina -- NCDHHS: By the Numbers Updated daily by 11 a.m. each day. Last updated 9:45 a.m., March 19, 2020.