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11-25-20 COVID-19 outbreaks at three congregate living facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 25, 2020

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

Haywood County Health & Human Services is reporting COVID-19 outbreaks at three congregate living facilities

The Haywood County Health and Human Servic...

11-24-20 Haywood County reports 40th COVID-19 death

Nov. 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County reports 40th COVID-19 death

Haywood County Health and Human Services is reporting its 40th COVID-19 death. 

COVID-19 was listed as the underlying cause of death (the disease that initiated the events...

11-24-20 COVID-19 cases up 81 since Friday, case load reaches new high

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 24, 2020

In the three days since the last press release on Nov. 20, 2020, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 81 new cases of COVID-19, compared to a total of 84 cases in the whole of last week. &n...

9 Tips for a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

If you decide to host or attend a holiday gathering, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of spreading COVID-19.

If you think you have been exposed and need testing click here https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/find-my-testing-pl...

11-20-20 Haywood County Reports 38th & 39th COVID-19 deaths Haywood Count

Nov. 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County Reports 38th & 39th COVID-19 deaths

Haywood County Health and Human Services is reporting its 38th and 39th COVID-19 deaths. 

Both deaths list COVID-19 as the underlying cause of death (the disea...

11-20-20 test status update, message from health director

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

• As we head towards Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the key message for this week is simple: PLEASE wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose and keep at least six feet of distance any time you’re goin...

11-20-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 84, cumulative total now 931

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 20, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 84 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Nov. 13, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Nov. 19, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human ...

11-19-20 COVID-19 cluster among Haywood County detention officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 19, 2020

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

COVID-19 cluster related to law enforcement training class attended by Haywood County detention officers

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agenc...

11-13-20 Haywood County reports 37th COVID-19 death

Nov. 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County Reports 37th COVID-19 death 

Haywood County Health and Human Services is reporting its 37th COVID-19 death. The individual died at home and COVID-19 was listed as the primary/immediate caus...

11-13-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 64, cumulative total now 847

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 13, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 64 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Nov. 6, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Nov. 12, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human S...

11-13-20 test status update, message from health director

COVID MESSAGE #37 – Rising Numbers, Testing for College Students, and Tips for a Safe Holiday and Beyond

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

• COVID numbers are going up both nationwide and in Haywood County. In fact, we’ve seen as many new cases in the ...

11-6-20 test status update, message from health director

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

·        Case trends: Numbers are going up in Haywood County.  Increases from last Thursday to this Thursday:

o   Cumulative case totals rose fr...

11-6-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 57, cumulative total now 783

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 6, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 57 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Oct. 30, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Nov. 5, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Se...

10-30-20 test status update, message from health director

People Not Numbers:

Case Trends: Last week our seven-day rolling case average was 3.2 cases per week per 100,000, which is the 4^th lowest average in the state. That’s the good news.  Our neighbor, Jackson County was 52/100,000,...

10-30-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 33, cumulative total now 726

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Oct. 30, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 33 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Oct.23, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Oct. 29, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human S...

10-29-20 COVID-19 cluster identified at Town of Waynesville Finance Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October  29, 2020

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

Haywood County Health & Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Town of Waynesville Finance Department

The Haywood County Heal...

10-23-20 test status update, message from health director

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS

Case Trends: This week has been good from the perspective of the low number of positive cases (just 2-5 a day) but not so good as far as the number of people exposed. We had a positive from a wedding out of state. One positive...

10-23-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 25, cumulative total now 693

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Oct. 23, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 25 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Oct.16, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Oct. 22, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ha...

10-16-20 test status update, message from health director

People not numbers:

This has been a rough year. Everyone is tired. We know the virus is everywhere and wants to spread. After a significant spike of cases in July, we were encouraged by a dramatic decline in cases.  As we head...

10-9-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 30, cumulative total now 668

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Oct. 16, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 30 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Oct. 9, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Oct. 15, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human S...

10-9-20 test status update, message from health director

People not Numbers

·         This week we have to report the unfortunate news of four deaths of Haywood senior citizens from COVID-19. None of these individuals were living in a long term ca...

10-9-20 Haywood County Reports Four COVID-19 deaths

Oct. 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County Reports Four COVID-19 deaths 

Haywood County Health and Human Services is reporting four COVID-19 deaths. The individuals died within the last few weeks either at Mission Health or at Haywood Regiona...

10-9-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 14, cumulative total now 638

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Oct. 9, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 14 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Oct. 2, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Oct. 8, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Ser...

10-6-20 Haywood County Reports COVID-19 death associated with cluster

Oct. 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County Reports COVID-19 death associated with cluster

Haywood County Health and Human Services is reporting a COVID-19 death from among the cases associated with the Enchanting Hair Fashions salon cluster. The indiv...

10-2-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 34, cumulative total now 624

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Oct. 2, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 34 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Sept. 25, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Oct. 1, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human S...

10-2-20 test status update, message from health director

PEOPLE NOT NUMBERS

·         Case trends: Travel - either returning from  Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Pigeon Forge, and various vacation spots or planning a trip somewhere -...

9-25-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 23, cumulative total now 590

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sept. 25, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 23 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Sept. 18, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Sept. 24, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Hum...

9-25-20 test status update, message from health director

COVID MESSAGE #30 – with your guest host, Haywood County Medical Director Mark Jaben

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

COVID-19 Cases

We have enough information now to be confident there is no significant increase in cases linked to Labor Da...

9-18-20 test status update, message from health director

COVID MESSAGE 29-Please share widely 

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

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COVID-19 Cases

We’ve seen an increase in positive cases this past week. Since we know someone infected represent...

9-18-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 25, cumulative total now 567

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sept. 18, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 25 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Sept. 11, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Sept. 17, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Hum...

9-17-20 COVID-19 cluster identified at Enchanting Hair Fashions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17, 2020

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

Haywood County Health & Human Services has identified a COVID-19 Cluster at Enchanting Hair Fashions

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agen...

9-11-20 test status update, message from health director

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

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COVID-19 Cases

Since late August, Haywood County has continued to average 3-5 new COVID-19 cases per day.  These recent infections mostly involve people letti...

9-11-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 24, cumulative total now 542

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sept. 11, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 24 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Sept. 4, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Sept. 10, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Huma...

9-4-20 COVID-19 cases increase by 25, cumulative total now 518

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sept. 4, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 25 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Aug. 28, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Sept. 3, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human ...

8-28-20 19 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 493

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aug. 28, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 19 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Aug. 21, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Aug. 27, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human ...

8-28-20 test status update; message from health director

COVID MESSAGE 27-Please share widely

Note: The COVID-19 message will be on hiatus next week, but we’ll return the week of September 7!

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

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New case numbers each d...

8-21-20 Haywood County Reports Six Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19

August 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County Reports Six Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19

Haywood County Health and Human Services are reporting six more deaths as confirmed by death certificates received within the past week. The indiv...

8-21-20 Haywood adds 29 new cases of COVID-19 bringing cumulative total to 474

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aug. 21, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 29 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Aug. 14, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Aug. 20, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human ...

8-21-20 test status update, message from health director

NUMBERS, SOME GOOD NEWS, FLU VACCINES, AND RELIABLE RESOURCES

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PEOPLE NOT NUMBERS:

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DECREASE IN CASES

Since August 9, we have had a noti...

8-14-20 70 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aug. 14, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 70 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Aug. 7, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Aug. 13, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human S...

8-14-20 test status update; message from health director

COVID MESSAGE #25

THE NUMBERS, HARD WORK, ARTICLES, REMINDERS, AND RESOURCES

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PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS

The good news: We are seeing a slowing of new positive cases t...

Haywood County Reports Five Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19

August 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County Reports Five Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19

Haywood County Health and Human Services are reporting five additional COVID-19 associated deaths. The individuals died within the last week, at the same ...

8-7-20 test status update, message from health director

COVID MESSAGE #24

Guest Host:  Dr. Mark Jaben, Haywood County Health and Human Services Medical Director

THE NUMBERS, WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW, FACE COVERING USE, WHAT ABOUT KIDS, RESOURCES

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8-7-20 107 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 375

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aug. 7, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 107 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on July 31, 2020.  As of 5 p.m. Aug. 6, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human S...

8-5-20 Haywood County Reports Six Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19

August 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County Reports Six Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19

Haywood County Health and Human Services are reporting six additional COVID-19 associated deaths. The individuals died within the last week, at two separate...

7-31-20 test status update, message from health director

In the past two weeks in Haywood County, we have had COVID-related deaths, a significant outbreak at a skilled nursing facility, and a COVID cluster at a place of business. We’ve also seen our case numbers rise dramatically in July.  Wh...

7-31-20 74 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 268

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 31, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 74 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on July 24, 2020.  As of this release, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human...

Health & Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster at Waynesville Pharmacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 28, 2020

From: Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency 

Haywood County Health & Human Services Identified a COVID-19 Cluster at Waynesville Pharmacy

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

7-24-20 test status update, message from health director

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS! All cases reported as Haywood County cases are people whose official and permanent place of residence is in Haywood County. Any tourists or visitors who test positive while in Haywood County may receive education and guidance...

7-24-20 Haywood County Reports Two Deaths Related to COVID-19

July 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haywood County Reports Two Deaths Related to COVID-19

Haywood County Health and Human Services is reporting the first two COVID-19 associated deaths in Haywood County. Both individuals died on July 23, 2020, at two separat...

7-24-20 48 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 194

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 24, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 48 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on July 16, 2020.  As of this release, 194 cases have been recorded in Haywood County.

Through con...

7-17-20 test status update, message from health director

COVID MESSAGE#21, JULY 17 2020

·         In Haywood County today, July 17, we have 47 people in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 and 80 people in Quarantine because they’ve been identifi...

7-16-20 14 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 146

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 16, 2020

July 16, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 14 new cases of COVID-19 since our last press release on July 14, 2020.  This brings the number of cases recorded in Haywood County as of ...

7-14-20 15 new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 132

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 14, 2020

July 14, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 15 cases of COVID-19 since our last press release on July 10, 2010.  This brings the number of cases recorded in Haywood County as of 1 p....

7-10-20 Two new cases of COVID-19 bring cumulative total to 117

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 10, 2020

July 10, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on July 10, 2020, of two new cases of COVID-19. This brings the number of cases recorded in Haywood County as of 4 p.m. on July 10, 2020, to 117. The ...

7-10-20 test status update, message from health director

       People, not numbers:

·         First, it’s important to note that we have had 24 cases of COVID in Haywood County in the first nine days of July&am...

7-9-20 Six new cases of COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 9, 2020

July 9, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on July 9, 2020, of six new cases of COVID-19. This brings the number of cases recorded in Haywood County as of 4 p.m. July 9, 2020, to 115. The individ...

7-8-20 New cases bring cumulative total to 109

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 8, 2020

July 8, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on July 8, 2020, of two new cases of COVID-19. This brings the number of cases recorded in Haywood County as of 4 p.m. on July 8, 2020, to 109. The indi...

7-7-20 New cases bring cumulative total to 107

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 7, 2020

July 7, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on July 7, 2020, of four new cases of COVID-19. 

The two part-time resident cases reported yesterday will actually be included in their home cou...

7-6-20 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 identified over the weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice of 13 cases of COVID-19 since our last press release on July 2, 2020.  This brings the number of cases recorded in Haywood County as of 4 p.m. ...

7-6-20 Case #93 is the result of out-of-state travel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice July 2, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of cases re...

7-2-20 test status update, message from health director

First…Have a safe and healthy Fourth of July!!

·         People, not numbers:

·         We have heard from many of our positive cases they get ...

7-1-20 Haywood reaches 92 cases, headaches appear as early symptom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 1, 2020

July 1, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice July 1, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of cases re...

6-30-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 91

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of cases recorded in Ha...

6-29-20 COVID-19 case totals rise to 90 with five new cases over the weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 29, 2020

June 29, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice over the weekend June 27-28 that five more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings th...

6-26-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 85

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 26, 2020

June 26, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on June 26 that three more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of case...

6-25-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 82 with six new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 25, 2020

June 25, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on June 25 that six more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of cases ...

6-25-20 Kids, Camp, and COVID-19, what you need to know

Read on...

6-24-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 76 with two new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 24, 2020

June 24, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on June 24 that 2 more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of cases re...

6-23-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 74 with two new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 23, 2020

June 23, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on June 23 that two more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of cases ...

6-22-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 72 with one new case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 22, 2020

June 22, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on June 22 that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of cases rec...

6-19-20 test status update, message from health director

• People, not numbers:

·         This week we have seen a slight slowdown in positive COVID-19 cases in Haywood County. While this is good news, it doesn’t mean that we sho...

6-18-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 71 with two new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2020

June 18, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on June 18, 2020, that two additional Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the num...

6-17-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 69

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 17, 2020

June 17, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice June 17, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of cases...

6-16-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 68

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 16, 2020

June 16, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on June 16, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of ca...

6-12-20 test status update, message from health director

PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

• Testing—it’s not just for people who are sick and their close contacts anymore! Phase 2 is providing more opportunities for transmission. Pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic spread is playing a major role in the number...

6-12-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 67 with two new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 12, 2020

June 12, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on June 12, 2020, that another two Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number...

6-8-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 65 with seven new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 8, 2020

June 8, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice over the weekend and today that seven Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the numbe...

6-5-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 58 with one new case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice June 5, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the number of cases recorded in ...

6-4-20 test status update, message from health director

• PEOPLE, NOT NUMBERS:

• COVID-19 cases are still on the rise in our county.  Most positive cases are in the 25-49 age range. Because it can take 2-14 day...

6-4-20 Positive COVID-19 cases rise to 57 with two new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 3, 2020

June 3, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice June 3, 2020, that another two Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of ca...

6-1-20 Seven additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice June 1, 2020, that another seven Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the number of ...

5-29-20 48th COVID-19 case confirmed in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 29, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This is the 48th case recorded in ...

5-28-20 test status update, message from health director

People, not numbers:

*5-28-20, Madison County Health Department verified mistake in State database. Only 2 cases.

 Over the past week, the COVID-19 case count in Haywood County has risen dramatically.  The numbers of close contac...

5-28-20 Two additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice on May 28, 2020, that another two Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the total num...

5-27-20 45th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 27, 2020

May 27, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice late May 26, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This brings the total number ...

5-26-20 Three additional COVID-19 cases confirmed over Memorial Day weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice over Memorial Day weekend that three more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  These bring the t...

5-22-20 41st confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 22, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This is the 41st case recorded in ...

5-22-20 40th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 22, 2020, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  This is the 40th case rec...

5-21-20 test status update, message from health director

We currently have recorded 39 cases of COVID-19 in Haywood County (16 new cases since last week). Twenty are considered “recovered” and 19 are sick and isolated at home.  22 are male and 17 are female. The average age so far i...

5-21-20 Seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 21, 2020, that seven more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  These are the 33rd - 39th cas...

FAQ for Executive Order No. 141 - Effective May 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Please click this link to read the Frequently Asked Questions for Executive Order No. 141

Governor's Executive Order No. 141 - Phase 2

Please click this link to read the NC Governor’s Executive Order No. 141 - Phase 2

5-20-20 Four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 20, 2020, that four more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  These are the 29th –...

5-18-20 27th & 28th confirmed COVID-19 cases in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 18, 2020

May 18, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 18, 2020, that two more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  These mark the 27th and 28th ca...

5-15-20 26th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 15, 2020, that a 26th Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual is in isolation at home.

The in...

5-15-20 25th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 15, 2020, that a 25th Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual is in isolation at home.

The in...

5-15-20 24th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 15, 2020, that a 24th Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual is in isolation at home.

The in...

5-15-20 test status update, message from health director

This week we need to emphasize the requirement to isolate after getting tested for COVID until you receive your results. This includes pre-surgery testing. We have been notified of two positive cases where the individuals did not follow these instructions...

5-14-20 Two additional COVID-19 cases confirmed in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 14, 2020, that two more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, providing continuing indication of commun...

5-12-20 Haywood County COVID-19 Call Center Hours Updated

Beginning today Tuesday, May 12th,  the Haywood County COVID-19 Hotline hours will be Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Center will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. 

The Hotline number 828-356-2019 remains the same.

After an initial hi...

5-11-20 One false positive case reported in Haywood County

The Haywood County Health Department has been notified of a false positive COVID-19 lab test.  The positive test result was received by a local provider and reported to the Health Department in April.  Because the individual was asymptom...

FAQ for Executive Order No. 138 - Effective May 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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Please click this link to see a Phase One Side-By-Side Chart

Governor's Executive Order No. 138 - Phase 1

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5-11-20 Three additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 11, 2020, that three more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individuals are in isolation at hom...

5-7-20 test status update, message from health director

This week we continue to see new cases of COVID in Haywood County (#18 and 19).  The most recent case took 8 days from exposure to onset of symptoms. That’s why we want to emphasize wearing a mask in public, continuing the practice of s...

5-6-20 19th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 6, 2020, that a 19th Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual is in isolation at home. &nbs...

5-4-20 18th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2020

May 4, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 4, 2020, that an 18th Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual is in isolation at home.&nbs...

5-2-20 17th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 2, 2020

May 2, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 1, 2020, that a 17th Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual is in isolation. 

The ind...

5-1-20 16th confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice May 1, 2020, that a 16th Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual is in isolation at home. ...

5-1-20 Five additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice late April 30, 2020, that five more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, indicating community spread of the ...

5-1-20 No positive cases found in essential worker COVID-19 testing study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

On April 28, 2020, Haywood County Health and Human Services and Haywood County Emergency Services conducted a targeted surveillance study of asymptomatic front line workers in high-contact occupation...

4-30-20 Tenth confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 30, 2020, that a tenth Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual is in isolation at home...

4-29-20 A message from Public Health Services Director, Patrick Johnson

THE NUMBERS:

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Jackson County has had a spike of COVID-19 cases this week.  They have gone from seven cases to 24 cases, in 24 hours. In Haywood County, we only had five cases over the course of 17 days, but in just three days this week (...

Haywood County confirms three new COVID-19 cases — what it means

4-29-20 Ninth confirmed case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 29, 2020, that a ninth Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. 

The individual is a resident ...

4-29-20 Eight Haywood County case confirmed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 29, 2020, that an eighth Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. 

The individual is a residen...

4-28-20 Seventh confirmed case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 28, 2020, that a seventh Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. 

The individual is a residen...

4-27-20 Sixth confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 27, 2020, that a sixth Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. 

The individual is a resident ...

4-21-20 test status update, message from health director

COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States.  The 2019-20 Influenza season (Oct ’19 –Apr ’20. 7 months) has taken the lives of 176 North Carolinians. In just over one month COVID has overtaken the...

4-17-20 Fifth confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 17, 2020

April 17, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 17, 2020, that a fifth Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  The individual is in isolati...

4-16-20 Covid-19 Testing status update

Haywood County by the numbers, to date:

Negative results: 153

Active Positive Cases: 1

Recovered Positive Cases: 3

Awaiting results: 25

Total tested: 182

Meaning of “recovered”

Recovered means they have met the criteria to come out of isolati...

4-15-20 Fourth confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 15, 2020, that a fourth Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  The individual is ...

4-14-20 test status update, message from health director

Haywood County by the numbers, to date:

Negative results 139

Active positive results 0

Recovered 3

Awaiting results 19

Total tested 161

Meaning of “recovered”

Recovered means they have met the criteria to come out of isolation and are well. &...

4-13-20 Covid-19 Testing status update

Haywood County by the numbers, to date:

Negative results: 139

Active Positive Cases: 0

Recovered Positive Cases: 3

Awaiting results: 19

Total tested: 161

Meaning of “recovered”

Recovered means they have met the criteria to come out of isolati...

4-9-20 Covid-19 Testing status update

Haywood County by the numbers, to date:

Negative results: 129

Active Positive Cases: 0

Recovered Positive Cases: 3

Awaiting results: 17

Total tested:149

Meaning of “recovered”

Recovered means they have met the criteria to come out of isolatio...

4/07/2020 test status update, message from health director

Haywood County by the numbers, to date:

Negative results 116

Positive results 3 - two out of the three are now considered “recovered”

Awaiting results 23

Total tested 142

Meaning of “recovered”

Recovered means they have m...

Crucial measures to keep yourself, family and public safe

Total tests: 117

Negative 85

Positive: 0

Awaiting results: 32

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Covid-19 is transmitted by sustained by hand contact with an infected surface or infected person and then putting hands/fingers to the fac...

4/05/2020 Third confirmed COVID-19 case in Haywood County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 5, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 5, 2020 that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  The individual is in isolation at their home....

5 de abril del 2020 PARA SU INMEDIATA DIFUSIÓN

PARA SU INMEDIATA DIFUSIÓN

5 de abril del 2020

La oficina de Salud Pública del Condado Haywood, ha sido informada el día 5 de abril del 2020, que otro residente del Condado Haywood dio positivo para el examen de coronavirus,...

4/03/2020 Burn ban issued in NC mountain region

Please see the attached a letter signed by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Steve Troxler, implementing a burn ban in the following counties of the mountain region of North Carolina:

Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Av...

04/02/2020 key reminders after news of positive Covid-19 results

Here is Thursday’s update (4/02/2020):

Awaiting test results-21Negative results-98Positive-2Total -121

Key messages from Haywood County Health Department Medical Director, Mark Jaben:

All available evidence suggests that an infected person does she...

4/02/2020 Haywood County confirmed Covid-19 cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020

Haywood County Public Health received notice April 2, 2020 that two Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.  These individuals live together an...

PARA SU INMEDIATA DIFUSIÓN

PARA SU INMEDIATA DIFUSIÓN

2 de abril del 2020

La oficina de Salud Pública del Condado Haywood fue informada el día 2 de abril del 2020, que dos residentes del Condado Haywood dieron resultado positivo en el examen del nuevo...

3/31/2020 message from Haywood County Public Health Director

Message to Haywood County citizens from Public Health Director Patrick Johnson.

First: when you do go out for essential activities at a grocery store or hardware store, make sure you thank the person manning the cash register and the other employees. They ...

3/30/2020 Updated food resources guide

Please follow the document link showing an updated list of Haywood County food resources during Covid-19.

Link: /DocumentCenter/View/3551

3/30/2020 Health Department clinic schedule changes

Certain clinics within the health department will be seeing clients on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only, starting Monday, March 30.

Clients with symptoms of STDs or needing treatment will be seen in the STD clinic.

The immunization clinic will only be tak...

Food access texting tool announced

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Crucial health measures, 3/27/2020 test result status

3/27/2020 Haywood County COVID-19 test results to date.

Total tested -106

Negative -56

Awaiting results- 50

Positive - 0

This is what we would like you to do to best protect your family, neighbors, friends, yourself and someone you don’t event know:

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Vaya Health crisis hotline available, operations continue to ensure access to care during COVID-19

Website: https://www.vayahealth.com/coronavirus-updates/

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3/24/2020 message from Haywood County Public Health Director Patrick Johnson

COVID-19 HAS JUST ONE ENEMY – SOCIAL
DISTANCING!  

We’ve all heard the message and are probably tired of hearing the message, but it’s important to not get social distancing fatigue. Community transmission is already...

Haywood County Health and Human Services reminder

During this time of vigilance and social distancing due to COVID-19, Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency is continuing to make Economic Services available to the public.  Here are some ways you can apply for services such as Medicaid,...

Updated Haywood County food assistance resources

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Mental health resources

Hotlines: 

 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255): Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in distress. Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org  

National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990: Cri...

Additional limitations on mass gatherings, extension of school closures

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Governor Cooper Pushes for Key Federal Changes to Make Food, Healthcare More Accessible

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"Call before you come" Haywood County building access

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Slow the spread guidance

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March 18 update from Haywood County Health Director

NC Case counts: 63, all travel related.

Social Distancing: 15 days to Slow the Spread: Lays out guidelines for a nationwide effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. It calls for the implementation of measures to increase social distancing between pe...

Haywood County food assistance, resources

For Haywood County residents with general COVID-19 questions and questions regarding food assistance and local resources, dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162.

Public can also text COVIDNC to 898211 to get COVID updates delivered to their personal cell phone.

North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout and Delivery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 17, 2020

Contact: Ford Porter

Phone: 919-814-2100

Email: govpress@nc.gov

North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout and Delivery Operations to Continue

Forthcoming executive order will also exp...

Resource list from NCDHHS for a variety of stakeholders

Resource list from NCDHHS for a variety of stakeholders:

Governor Cooper issued an Executive Order closing K-12 public schools and banning gatherings of more than 100 people

On Saturday, March 14^th, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all K-12 pu...

Mountain Projects implements assistance hotline

Mountain Projects is implementing a hotline to seek to meet emergency and critical needs of our most high risk and most vulnerable populations in Haywood and Jackson Counties over the next two weeks.  

Anyone needing supplies, medicine pick up and...

County Department / Community Closings

Updated 3/16/2020

Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center - Closing Effective Tuesday, March 17th 2020 for safety precautions due to the COVID-19 virus. A reopening date will be determined at a later time. Cardiac Rehab and Physical Therapy w...

Governor Declares Schools Closed, Public Gatherings Banned

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all K-12 public schools in North Carolina to close for a minimum of two weeks in response to COVID-19. The Executive Order also bans gatherings of more than 100 people. North Carolina currently has 23 people in 12 countie...

Memo- Community and Faith Based Organizations

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Haywood County Public Health recommends that organizers of events that draw more than 100 people cancel, postpone, or modify these events, or offer online streaming services beginning March 13, 2020, until further n...

COVID-19 Information and Preparedness Tips

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Preparedness Tips

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease caused by a new virus first identified in Wuhan, China. 

As confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to sprea...

Memo-Facilities that Serve High Risk Population

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Haywood County Public Health recommends that residential establishments for people at higher risk for severe illness – such as nursing homes, independent and assisted living facilities, correctional facili...

Mitigation Guidance 3/12/20

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Proclamation of Emergency

3/15/2020

 I would like to thank the various media outlets in Western North Carolina for working so hard to help citizens stay informed during this time of information overload and constant updates.

Attached is a Proclamation of a State of Emergenc...