Mitchell County Health Department:
Community Spread is here, make sure 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- 593 People Tested
582 Negative Results
9 Pending Results
2 Total Positive Cases
(Of those 2 total positives, we have 0 active cases, and 2 that have recovered)
Mitchell- 411 People Tested
484 Negative Results
14 Pending Results
13 Total Positive Cases
(Of those 13 total positives, we have 4 active cases and 9 that have recovered)
Yancey- 653 People Tested
619 Negative Results
19 Pending Results
15 Total Positive Cases
(Of those 15 total positives, we have 5 active cases and 10 that have recovered)
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