Local COVID-19 Numbers for 04-28-2021

(Numbers as released on Wednesday, April 28, 2021)

Macon Media has been collecting these numbers for the past year and showing them in chart form to show you the long-term trends since April 17th, 2020.

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The health department has started releasing information about vaccine delivery, so those numbers will be included here also, as well as charted on a regular basis, although all the numbers can show us is the capability of the federal and state governments to deliver the vaccines to Macon County because Macon County Public Health, after a rough start, can now deliver shots in arms faster than the federal and state governments can deliver them or are likely to be able to deliver them in the foreseeable future.

Vaccines Given on April 28th 70
Current Inventory 740
Total Vaccines Given 12,261
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3177 Detected
(+1 from Tuesday and +13 from last Wednesday and +101 from four weeks ago)

18 Active
(+1 from Tuesday and -14 from last Wednesday and -15 from four weeks ago)

3125 Recovered
(unchanged from Tuesday and +26 from last Wednesday and +114 from four weeks ago)

34 Deaths
(unchanged from Tuesday and +1 from last Wednesday and +2 from four weeks ago)

Testing in Macon County

9495 by MCPH
(+1 from Tuesday and +17 from last Wednesday and +121 from four weeks ago)

9607 by Others
(+17 from Tuesday and +155 from last Wednesday and +544 from four weeks ago)

19102 total
(+18 from Tuesday and +172 from last Wednesday and +665 from four weeks ago)

3 tests pending results
(-4 from Tuesday and -2 from last Wednesday and -9 from four weeks ago)

Macon Media Infographics

Known Active COVID-19 Cases

These are the known active cases of COVID-19 in Macon County. The actual number is higher, but since everyone is not being tested on a daily basis, we can't know the true number, and not enough tests are being performed that allow us to guess at it with any accuracy.

Detected, Recovered, and Known Active Cases This chart shows the number of COVID-19 Cases that have been detected (represented by the blue line), the number of known active cases presumed to have recovered (represented by the green line), the number of known active cases (represented by the red line), and the number of known deaths (represented by the purple line). The number of known active cases has fallen below the number of known deaths.

Demographics Table from Macon Public Health The format has been changed by the health department more than once during the pandemic, so the useful information for long-term study is limited.

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Published at 2:00am on Thursday, April 29, 2021

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Local COVID-19 Numbers for 04-27-2021

(Numbers as released on Tuesday, April 27, 2021)

Macon Media has been collecting these numbers for the past year and showing them in chart form to show you the long-term trends since April 17th, 2020.

The health department has started releasing information about vaccine delivery, so those numbers will be included here also, as well as charted on a regular basis, although all the numbers can show us is the capability of the federal and state governments to deliver the vaccines to Macon County because Macon County Public Health, after a rough start, can now deliver shots in arms faster than the federal and state governments can deliver them or are likely to be able to deliver them in the foreseeable future.

Vaccines Given on April 27th 0
Current Inventory 980
Total Vaccines Given 12,191

To register to receive the vaccine and to be contacted when appointments for your group are available, please call 828-524-1500. The vaccine call center is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, until further notice.

3176 Detected
(+5 from Monday and +16 from last Tuesday and +109 from four weeks ago)

17 Active
(-11 from Monday and -14 from last Tuesday and -13 from four weeks ago)

3125 Recovered
(+16 from Monday and +291 from last Tuesday and +120 from four weeks ago)

34 Deaths
(unchanged from Monday and +1 from last Tuesday and +2 from four weeks ago)

Testing in Macon County

9494 by MCPH
(+2 from Monday and +16 from last Tuesday and +122 from four weeks ago)

9590 by Others
(+28 from Monday and +151 from last Tuesday and +527 from four weeks ago)

19084 total
(+30 from Monday and +167 from last Tuesday and +649 from four weeks ago)

7 tests pending results
(+2 from Monday and -26 from last Tuesday and -8 from four weeks ago)

Macon Media Infographics

Known Active COVID-19 Cases

These are the known active cases of COVID-19 in Macon County. The actual number is higher, but since everyone is not being tested on a daily basis, we can't know the true number, and not enough tests are being performed that allow us to guess at it with any accuracy.

Detected, Recovered, and Known Active Cases This chart shows the number of COVID-19 Cases that have been detected (represented by the blue line), the number of known active cases presumed to have recovered (represented by the green line), the number of known active cases (represented by the red line), and the number of known deaths (represented by the purple line).

Demographics Table from Macon Public Health The format has been changed by the health department more than once during the pandemic, so the useful information for long-term study is limited.

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Published at 8:00pm on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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Local COVID-19 Numbers for 04-19-2021

(Numbers as released on Monday, April 19, 2021)

Macon Media has been collecting these numbers for the past year and showing them in chart form to show you the long-term trends since April 17th, 2020.

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The health department has started releasing information about vaccine delivery, so those numbers will be included here also, as well as charted on a regular basis, although all the numbers can show us is the capability of the federal and state governments to deliver the vaccines to Macon County because Macon County Public Health, after a rough start, can now deliver shots in arms faster than the federal and state governments can deliver them or are likely to be able to deliver them in the foreseeable future.

Vaccines Given Today 0
Current Inventory 1,080
Total Vaccines Given 12,089

To register to receive the vaccine and to be contacted when appointments for your group are available, please call 828-524-1500. The vaccine call center is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, until further notice.

3153 Detected
(+8 from Friday and +24 from last Monday and +113 from four weeks ago)

29 Active
(+2 from Friday and -8 from last Monday and -3 from four weeks ago)

3091 Recovered
(+6 from Friday and +31 from last Monday and +111 from four weeks ago)

33 Deaths
(unchanged from Friday and +1 from last Monday and +3 from four weeks ago)

Testing in Macon County

9477 by MCPH
(+27 from Friday and +43 from last Monday and +143 from four weeks ago)

9361 by Others
(+56 from Friday and +133 from last Monday and +520 from four weeks ago)

18838 total
(+83 from Friday and +176 from last Monday and +663 from four weeks ago)

43 tests pending results
(+27 from Friday and +25 from last Monday and +8 from four weeks ago)

Macon Media Infographics

Known Active COVID-19 Cases

These are the known active cases of COVID-19 in Macon County. The actual number is higher, but since everyone is not being tested on a daily basis, we can't know the true number, and not enough tests are being performed that allow us to guess at it with any accuracy.

Detected, Recovered, and Known Active Cases This chart shows the number of COVID-19 Cases that have been detected (represented by the blue line), the number of known active cases presumed to have recovered (represented by the green line), the number of known active cases (represented by the red line), and the number of known deaths (represented by the purple line). For the first time since early last September, the number of known active cases is about the same as the number of known deaths, although the number of known deaths was around 7 at that time and it is 33 now.

Demographics Table from Macon Public Health The format has been changed by the health department more than once during the pandemic, so the useful information for long-term study is limited.

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Published at 7:10pm on Monday, April 19, 2021

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Local COVID-19 Numbers for 04-16-2021

Daily COVID-19 Numbers Released by Macon County Public Health

(Numbers as released on Friday, April 17, 2021)

Macon Media has been collecting these numbers for the past year and showing them in chart form to show you the long-term trends since April 17th, 2020.

The health department has started releasing information about vaccine delivery, so those numbers will be included here also, as well as charted on a regular basis, although all the numbers can show us is the capability of the federal and state governments to deliver the vaccines to Macon County because Macon County Public Health, after a rough start, can now deliver shots in arms faster than the federal and state governments can deliver them or are likely to be able to deliver them in the foreseeable future.

Vaccines Given Today             0

Current Inventory            1,080

Total Vaccines Given      12,089

To register to receive the vaccine and to be contacted when appointments for your group are available, please call 828-524-1500. The vaccine call center is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, until further notice.

3145 Detected
(+2 from Monday and +28 from last Tuesday and +110 from four weeks ago)
27 Active
(-6 from Monday and -9 from last Tuesday and -1 from four weeks ago)
3085 Recovered
(+8 from Monday and +36 from last Tuesday and +108 from four weeks ago)
33 Deaths
(unchanged from Monday and +1 from last Tuesday and +3 from four weeks ago)


Testing in Macon County

9450 by MCPH
(unchanged from Monday and +28 from last Tuesday and +127 from four weeks ago)

9305 by Others
(+64 from Monday and+77 from last Tuesday and +473 from four weeks ago)

18755 total
(+14 from Monday and +105 from last Tuesday and +620 from four weeks ago)

16 tests pending results
(unchanged from Monday and -1 from last Tuesday and -9 from four weeks ago)

Macon Media Infographics

Known Active COVID-19 Cases

These are the known active cases of COVID-19 in Macon County. The actual number is higher, but since everyone is not being tested on a daily basis, we can't know the true number, and not enough tests are being performed that allows us to guess at it with any accuracy.

Detected, Recovered, and Known Active Cases

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 Cases that have been detected (represented by the blue line), the number of known active cases presumed to have recovered (represented by the green line), the number of known active cases (represented by the red line), and the number of known deaths (represented by the purple line). For the first time since early last September, the number of known active cases is about the same as the number of known deaths, although the number of known deaths was around 7 at that time and it is 33 now.

Demographics Table from Macon Public Health

The format has been changed by the health department more than once during the pandemic, so the useful information for long-term study is limited.

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Published at 4:03am on Saturday, April 17, 2021

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Local COVID-19 Numbers for 04-14-2021 Macon Public Health Reports Another Death

The Macon County Public Health Department has reported another COVID-19 death, bringing the known total to 33. A copy of the press release is posted below, followed by the local COVID-19 numbers and table from the health department. Macon Media has added a couple of charts showing the history of the numbers since April 17, 2020.

PRESS RELEASE (04-14-2021)
MACON PUBLIC HEALTH

Macon County Reports Additional Death Related to COVID-19

Macon County Public Health received notification that a Macon County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has passed away. To protect the family ́s privacy, no further information will be released about this individual. This death brings Macon County to thirty-three (33) deaths related to COVID-19.

“The family and friends of this individual are in our thoughts and prayers,” said Health Director, Kathy McGaha. McGaha continued, “Macon County’s vaccination process is underway, and there are appointments available for this lifesaving vaccine for all age 18 and over. The more individuals who get this vaccine, the more likely that we will stop seeing COVID-19 deaths.”

The entire state of North Carolina requires masks to be worn when social distancing cannot be maintained.

Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19; however, anyone of any age can become infected with this illness. Therefore, we ask that community members strictly follow the governor’s orders and continue to practice social distancing, as well as safe hygiene measures such as hand washing and frequently cleaning touched objects and surfaces. The public can monitor the different phases of re-opening and learn more about the restrictions at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance.

If you believe that you may have COVID-19, please call the Health Department at 828-349-2517. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm, until further notice. To register and schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine, please call 828-524-1500. The vaccine call center is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, until further notice.


(Numbers as released on Wednesday, April 14, 2021)

Here are the latest COVID-19 Numbers and Demographics Report from Macon Public Health, along with a couple of charts by Macon Media to show you the long-term trends since April 17th. The health department has started releasing information about vaccine delivery, so those numbers will be included here also, as well as charted.

To register to receive the vaccine and to be contacted when appointments for your group are available, please call 828-524-1500. The vaccine call center is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, until further notice.

3139 Detected
(+4 from Monday and +35 from last Tuesday and +114 from four weeks ago)

36 Active
(-1 from Monday and -1 from last Tuesday and +9 from four weeks ago)

3070 Recovered
(+4 from Monday and +35 from last Tuesday and +102 from four weeks ago)

33 Deaths
(+1 from Monday and +1 from last Tuesday and +3 from four weeks ago)


Testing in Macon County

9434 by MCPH
(unchanged from Monday and +29 from last Tuesday and +124 from four weeks ago)

9277 by Others
(+49 from Monday and+115 from last Tuesday and +479 from four weeks ago)

18711 total
(+49 from Monday and +115 from last Tuesday and +479 from four weeks ago)

5 tests pending results
(-12 from Monday and -1 from last Tuesday and -9 from four weeks ago)

The health department did not release an updated Demographics Report today, so here is the one from last Wednesday.

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Published at 4:35pm on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

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COVID-19 Numbers for 04-07-2021

(Numbers as released on Wednesday, April 7, 2021)

Here are the latest COVID-19 Numbers and Demographics Report from Macon Public Health, along with a couple of charts by Macon Media to show you the long-term trends since April 17th. The health department has started releasing information about vaccine delivery, so those numbers will be included here also, as well as charted.

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The next chart is the number of known active COVID-19 Cases from April 17, 2020 to April 7, 2021.

To register to receive the vaccine and to be contacted when appointments for your group are available, please call 828-524-1500. The vaccine call center is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, until further notice.

3104 Detected
(+4 from Friday and +28 from last Monday and +90 from four weeks ago)

37 Active
(+1 from Friday and +4 last Monday and +3 from four weeks ago)

3035 Recovered
(+3 from Friday and +24 last Monday and +85 from four weeks ago)

32 Deaths
(unchanged from Friday and unchanged from last Monday and +2 from four weeks ago)


Testing in Macon County

9405 by MCPH
(+12 from Friday and +31 from last Monday and +113 from four weeks ago)

9162 by Others
(unchanged from Friday and +99 from last Monday and +530rom four weeks ago)

18567 total
(+12 from Friday and +130 from last Monday and +643 from four weeks ago)

6 tests pending results
(-22 from Friday and -6 from last Monday and -32 from four weeks ago)

This last local chart are the demographic numbers from Macon County Public Health.

The last chart is of the new cases per 10,000 population in the last 14 days. Macon Media has added the numbers for the counties in WNC and a few other counties in the state where the per capita numbers are high.

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Published at 3:00am on Thursday, April 8, 2021

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