2/1/22 COVID-19 Update

There have been (355)Total Positive COVID-19 Cases in the Lake Lure zip code (28746). Sadly there have now been 8 deaths. We continue to hold the families of these individuals in our hearts.

Rutherford County has had (16,118)Total Positive Cases as of this date. The Percent Positivity Rate is now at 36.6% (-0.3%), the average over the past 14 days. Sadly, there have been (364)Total Deaths related to COVID-19 in our County. We lift up the families and friends of these individuals.

The total number of people vaccinated with at least one dose in the County is now (29,728) or 44%. We encourage those who are not currently vaccinated to take the vaccine. Free Vaccines and Booster shots are now available in Lake Lure at our local Ingles Pharmacy every day from 10AM-8PM. You may make a reservation online at the following link: https://www.ingles-markets.com/pharmacy/pg1/pharmacy-sub/vaccinations. You may also get a free vaccine at the Rutherford County Health Department Monday - Friday 8-4:30 at 221 Callahan Koon Rd. Spindale, NC.  Appointments are recommended. For any questions, please call (828) 287-6100.

In NC there have been (2,430,556) COVID-19 cases as of 2/2/22, with (8,757) newly reported cases. Hospitalizations are at (4,786). Sadly, there have been (20,817) deaths related to COVID-19 in our state.

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