Mitchell County Health Department:
Community Spread is here, make sure you take control to protect yourself and others.
So don’t forget to;
· Stay home (unless you have to work)
· Especially stay home when sick
· Social distancing (at least 6 feet)
· Avoid being around sick people
· Shop when stores are not as busy
· Wear a mask when in public places
· Cover your cough or sneeze, or cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
· Wash hands for at least 20 seconds
· If soap and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol
· Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces
Avery- 421 People Tested
339 Negative Results
82 Pending Results
0 Positive Results
Mitchell- 172 People Tested
161 Negative Results
6 Pending Results
5 Total Positive Cases
(Of those 5 total positives, we have 0 active cases, and all 5 have recovered)
Yancey- 210 People Tested
174 Negative Results
28 Pending Results
8 Positive Cases (active cases)
Here’s a video that explains community spread, and why we want you to stay at home unless you have to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch…
To ensure that your questions get a timely response, please call your local health department.
Avery Co. Health Department (828)-733-6031
Mitchell Co. Health Department (828)-688-2371
Yancey Co. Health Department (828)-682-6118
