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1-11-22 New COVID cases more than double again over previous week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2022

Cases / Hospitalizations

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 522 new cases of COVID-19, marking the second week in a row of nearly doubling ...

12-31-21 Haywood County reports six COVID-19 deaths in the last 10 days

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 31, 2021

Haywood County reports six COVID-19 deaths in the last 10 days

In the last 10 days, Haywood County has mourned the loss of six more people to COVID-19. They ranged in age from their late sixties to their early eight...

12-28-21 COVID cases this week: 113

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 28, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 113 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on December 27, 2021, the North Carolina Department ...

12-21-21 Two COVID-19 deaths in the last 10 days

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 21, 2021

Haywood County reports two COVID-19 deaths in the last 10 days

In the last 10 days, Haywood County has mourned the loss of two more people to COVID-19. Both were in their seventies.

As of the date of this release, Ha...

12-21-21 COVID cases this week: 120

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 21, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 120 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on December 20, 2021, the North Carolina Department ...

12-14-21 COVID cases up 156 this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 156 new cases of COVID-19, slightly less than last week’s spike in cases.  As of 5 p.m. on De...

12-10-21 Haywood County reports two COVID-19 deaths in the last two weeks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 10, 2021

Haywood County reports two COVID-19 deaths in the last two weeks

Since Thanksgiving, Haywood County has mourned the loss of two more people to COVID-19. One was in their sixties, the other in their seventies.

As of t...

12-7-21 New COVID Cases double this week over last

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 7, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 170 new cases of COVID-19, doubling our weekly new cases over last week.  As of 5 p.m. on Dece...

11-24-21 Haywood County reports two COVID-19 deaths in the last week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 24, 2021

Haywood County reports two COVID-19 deaths in the last week

In the last week, Haywood County has mourned the loss of two more people to COVID-19. One was in their fifties, the other in their eighties.

As of the date ...

11-23-21 New COVID Cases this week: 92

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 23, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 92 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on November 22, 2021, the North Carolina Department o...

11-16-21 New COVID Cases this week: 100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 16, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 100 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on November 15, 2021, the North Carolina Department ...

11-5-21 Haywood County reports seven COVID-19 deaths in the last week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 5, 2021

Haywood County reports seven COVID-19 deaths in the last week

In the last week, Haywood County has mourned the loss of seven more people to COVID-19. They ranged in age from their mid-fifties into their late seventie...

11-4-21 Children ages 5-11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, first clinic scheduled for Nov. 10

For Immediate Release — November 4, 2021

Children ages 5-11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, first clinic scheduled for November 10

As of Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the CDC now recommends that children ages 5-11 r...

11-2-21 New COVID Cases this week: 87

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 2, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 87 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on November 1, 2021, the North Carolina Department of ...

10-27-21 Haywood County reports 4 COVID-19 deaths this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 27, 2021

Haywood County reports four COVID-19 deaths in the last week

In the last week, Haywood County has mourned the loss of four more people to COVID-19. They ranged in age from their mid-fifties into their late seventies....

10-26-21 New COVID Cases this week: 96

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 26, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 96 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on October 25, 2021, the North Carolina Department of ...

10-19-21 New COVID Cases this week: 148

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 19, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 148 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on October 18, 2021, the North Carolina Department of...

10-18-21 Haywood County reports 6 COVID-19 deaths this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 18, 2021

Haywood County reports six COVID-19 deaths in recent weeks

In the last three weeks, Haywood County has mourned the loss of six more people to COVID-19. They ranged in age from their mid-fifties into their early ninet...

10-12-21 New COVID Cases this week: 176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 12, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 176 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on October 11, 2021, the North Carolina Department of...

10-8-21 Haywood County is in the midst of a public health crisis

For Immediate Release — October 8, 2021

Public Health Statement: Haywood County is in the midst of a public health crisis

Haywood County is struggling to cope with a very unusual situation, two separate states of emergency happening at the same time. A mont...

10-6-21 COVID-19 cluster at the Haywood County Detention Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — October 6, 2021

Haywood County Health & Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Haywood County Detention Center

Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Ha...

10-5-21 HHS reports 188 new COVID-10 cases this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 188 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on October 4, 2021, the North Carolina Department of H...

9-27-21 Haywood County reports six COVID-19 deaths this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 27, 2021

Haywood County reports six COVID-19 deaths this week

In our last press release announcing 12 COVID deaths, we talked about becoming numb to these numbers. Unfortunately for some, today’s message may be ev...

9-8-21 Haywood County reports 112th - 115th COVID-19 deaths

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 8, 2021

Haywood County reports 112th - 115th COVID-19 deaths

Haywood County Health and Human Services have received notice of four more COVID-19 deaths. Total COVID deaths in Haywood County are now 115.

The 112th death was a...

9-8-21 COVID cases increase by 269 this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 269 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on September 7, 2021, the North Carolina D...

8-31-21 COVID cases increase by 319 this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 31, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 319 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on August 30, 2021, the North Carolina Department of H...

8-17-21 Haywood County reports 105th and 106th COVID-19 deaths

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 17, 2021

Haywood County reports 105th and 106th  COVID-19 deaths

Haywood County Health and Human Services have received notice of two more COVID-19 deaths. Total COVID deaths in Haywood County are now 106.

One individu...

8-12-21 Haywood County reports 104th COVID-19 death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 4, 2021

Haywood County reports 104th COVID-19 death

Haywood County Health and Human Services have received notice of another COVID-19 death. Total COVID deaths in Haywood County are now 104.

This individual was between the ages...

8-10-21 COVID-19 cluster among Frankie's Italian Trattoria staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 10, 2021

Haywood County Health & Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster among Frankie's Italian Trattoria staff

Haywood County Health and Human Services have identified a COVID-19 cluster connected to the staff of F...

8-10-21 COVID cases up by 167 this week, 85% were unvaccinated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 10, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 167 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on August 9, 2021, the North Carolina Department of He...

8-6-21 COVID cluster among Haywood County Public Schools staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 6, 2021

Haywood County Health & Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster among Haywood County Public Schools staff

Haywood County Health and Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster connected to the Haywood Co...

8-6-21 COVID outbreak at Maggie Nursing and Rehab

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 6, 2021

Haywood County Health & Human Services reports a COVID-19 outbreak at Maggie Nursing & Rehab

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified a COVID-19 outbreak at Maggie Nursing & Rehabilit...

8-4-21 COVID cluster identified at Canton PD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — August 4, 2021

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

Haywood County Health & Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Canton Police Department

The Haywood County Health and Human Services A...

8-3-21 COVID clusters at two faith communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 3, 2021

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency

Haywood County Health & Human Services reports COVID-19 clusters at two faith communities

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified cluster...

8-3-21 COVID cases climbing; masks highly recommended

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 3, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 106 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on August 2, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Serv...

7-29-21 Haywood County reports 103rd COVID-19 death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 29, 2021

Haywood County reports 103rd COVID-19 death

Haywood County Health and Human Services has received notice of another COVID-19 death; bringing the total number now to 103.

This individual was between the ages of 70-75 and ...

7-14-20 62 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 4,619

7-22-21 Haywood County returns to Orange COVID status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County returns to Orange COVID status

July 22, 2021

Contact: Allison Richmond, 828-507-5606

With the rising number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the last few weeks, Haywood County has moved back into the orange zone...

7-20-21 46 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 4,557

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 20, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 46 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on July 19, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health...

7-16-21 COVID-19 outbreak at Spicewood Cottages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2021

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

Haywood County Health & Human Services reports a COVID-19 outbreak at Spicewood Cottages 

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has ...

7-16-21 COVID-19 outbreak at Camp Daniel Boone

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2021

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

Haywood County Health & Human Services has identified a COVID-19 outbreak at Camp Daniel Boone Scout Camp

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agen...

7-13-21 With 13 new cases, Haywood County total now 4,511

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 13, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 13 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on July 12, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health...

7-6-21 Just 1 new COVID case in past week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 6, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 1 new case of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on July 5, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health and...

6-29-21 Good news on case counts + Delta variant caution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 29, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 2 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on June 28, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health ...

6-22-21 Just 2 new COVID-19 cases in the last week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 22, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 2 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on June 21, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health ...

6-15-21 Sixteen new COVID-19 cases last week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 15, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 16 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on June 14, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health...

6-8-21 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 4,477 with 52 new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 8, 2021

In the two weeks since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 52 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. on June 7, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Hea...

6-4-21 Vaccine rollout + cautionary cases to consider

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 4, 2021

Some Cautionary Tales to Consider:

Unvaccinated teen ends up on a ventilator

Following a recent vacation trip with a friend’s family an unvaccinated Haywood County teen finds out someone they were expo...

6-4-21 Haywood County reports 100th COVID-19 death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 4, 2021

Haywood County reports 100th COVID-19 death

Haywood County Health and Human Services have received notice of another COVID-19 death, bringing the total number now to 100.

This individual was between the ages of 60-65 and ...

COVID-19-related closure at Silverbluff Early Education & Preschool

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 26, 2021

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

Haywood County Health & Human Services reports a COVID-19-related closure at Silverbluff Early Education & Preschool

The Haywood County Health and Human...

5-25-21 COVID-19 cases increase by 34, cumulative total now 4,425

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 25, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 34 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. May 24, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health and ...

5-21-21 Walk-In appointments for all COVID vaccines now available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 21, 2021

Walk-In, no appointment needed vaccination:

• All three vaccines Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson are now available on a walk-in basis at the health department ( 157 Paragon Pkwy #800, Clyde, NC 28721). ...

5-11-21 COVID-19 cases increase by 35, cumulative total now 4,363

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 35 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. May 10, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health and ...

4-26-21 Haywood County reports 96th — 98th COVID-19 deaths

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 26, 2021

Haywood County reports 96-98th COVID-19 deaths

Haywood County Health and Human Services have received notice of three more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total number now to 98.

One individual’s death occurred back in ea...

4-20-21 COVID-19 cases increase by 59, cumulative total now 4,205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 20, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 59 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. April 19, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health ...

4-16-21 Vaccination open to all adults; J & J pause

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 16, 2021

“Now that spring is here and summer approaches everyone wants to have fun and spend time together as we hope for a return to normalcy.  That being said, don’t let your guard down with the thinking that COVID-...

4-13-21 COVID-19 cases increase by 70, cumulative total now 4,146

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 13, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 70 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. April 12, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health ...

4-7-21 Haywood County reports 95th COVID-19 death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 7, 2021

Haywood County reports 95th COVID-19 death

Haywood County Health and Human Services have received notice of another COVID-19 death, bringing the total number now to 95.

The individual, who died in late March, was between...

4-6-21 COVID-19 cases increase by 61, cumulative total now 4,076

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 6, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 61 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. April 5, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health an...

2-2-21 COVID-19 cases increase by 194, cumulative total now 3,361

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 2, 2021

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 194 new cases of COVID-19.  As of 5 p.m. Jan. 15, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human ...

How to register for COVID-19 vaccination

1-22-21 Weekly COVID-19 vaccination update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 22, 2021

Vaccinations by the numbers:

Total number vaccinated in Haywood County: Over 6,000

Total vaccinated this week in drive-through events: 1,500

Currently vaccinating: 

• Haywood residents ages 75 and up &...

5-28-21 Vaccine rollout updates + ongoing contact tracing concerns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 28, 2021

Looking ahead:

• For those who received their first dose of Pfizer at HCC on May 19, your second dose will be given on June 9, again at HCC. Anyone who wishes to get the first dose of Pfizer can also do so at the...

6-4-21 Haywood County reports 100th COVID-19 death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 4, 2021

Haywood County reports 100th COVID-19 death

Haywood County Health and Human Services have received notice of another COVID-19 death, bringing the total number now to 100.

This individual was between the ages of 60-65 and ...

Rights to review an isolation/quarantine order.

HAYWOOD COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

157 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, NC 28721-9481

Ira Dove, Agency Director

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1-4-22 New COVID cases more than double over last week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 4, 2022

In the week since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 255 new cases of COVID-19, more than doubling the new cases over last week.   As of 5...