8/6/21 COVID-19 Update

There have been (183) 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 (7,835) Total Positive Cases as of this date. The Percent Positivity Rate has gone up to 17.9% (the average over the past 14 days). Sadly, there have been (224) 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 (22,776) 34% and 31% (20,807) of those 18 and older are fully vaccinated. We encourage those who are not currently vaccinated to take the vaccine.  

In NC there have been (1,066,631) COVID-19 cases as of 8/5/21. Hospitalizations are now back up to (1,651). Sadly, there have been (13,724) 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 10.4%.  COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone 12 and older.  Please read below about in-home vaccinations.  In NC 58% of people 18 and older have been vaccinated with at least one dose and 62% of those 18 and older are fully vaccinated.  Please see the attached graphic that illustrates the number and percentage of vaccinations by age group in NC.

Thank you all for your support and care for your fellow citizens throughout this challenging time.  In its effort to provide all with access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (PTRC AAA) to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to people with limited mobility who cannot leave their home. This new initiative expands PTRC AAA’s successful local at-home vaccination program to communities across the state. Caregivers, providers, or individuals may access the program by calling the At-Home Vaccination Hotline at 866-303-0026 at any time or by visiting www.ptrc.org/covid and filling out the registration form. Within three business days, a PTRC Vaccination Specialist will connect with the individual to schedule their at-home vaccination. 

 There is increasing urgency for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the highly contagious Delta variant is rapidly spreading in North Carolina. Clinical trials among thousands of people have proven that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for anyone age 12 and over. All protect against severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19, including the Delta variant. Please get vaccinated as soon as possible, for your protection and for the protection of others.