9/23/21 COVID-19 Update
There have been (244) Total Positive COVID-19 Cases in the Lake Lure zip code (28746), up from (235) last week. Sadly there have been 5 deaths. We continue to hold the families of these individuals in our hearts.
Rutherford County has had (10,160) Total Positive Cases as of this date, up by (404) cases since last week. The Percent Positivity Rate is now 19.3% (the average over the past 14 days). Sadly, there have been (279) Total Deaths related to COVID-19 in our County with (11) occurring in the last week. 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 (26,387) or 39%, compared to 68% with one vaccine in the state, and 63% fully vaccinated. 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/pg1/pharmacy-sub/vaccinations.
In NC there have been (1,362,938) COVID-19 cases as of 9/23/21, with (5,953) newly reported cases. Hospitalizations are now at (3,231). Sadly, there have been (16,012) 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 9.1%.
For additional information please visit the source of this date at: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/