8/31/21 COVID-19 Update

There have been (217) Total Positive COVID-19 Cases in the Lake Lure zip code (28746). Sadly there have been 4 deaths. We continue to hold the families of these individuals in our hearts.
Rutherford County has had (8,925) Total Positive Cases as of this date with 931 cases consider new. Please see the attached map. The Percent Positivity Rate is now 21.3% (the average over the past 14 days). Sadly, there have been (243) Total Deaths related to COVID-19 in our County. We lift up the families and friends of these individuals. The total number of people 18 and older vaccinated with at least one dose in the County is now (24,763) 37%.

We encourage those who are not currently vaccinated to take the vaccine. Free Vaccines are available in Lake Lure at out local Ingles Pharmacy everyday from 10AM-8PM. You may make a reservation online at the following link: https://www.ingles-markets.com/.../pharmacy-sub/vaccinations

In NC there have been (1,213,654) COVID-19 cases as of 8/31/21, with (5,351) considered new cases. Hospitalizations are now back up to (3,612). Sadly, there have been (14,468) deaths related to COVID-19. We are so sorry for the loss these families and friends have experienced. The Percent Positivity Rate for NC is now up to 14.78%.

For additional information please visit the source of this date at: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/