The McDowell County Health Department has been notified that 115 additional McDowell County residents have tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  We are saddened to report 1 additional death.  Presently, there are 919 individuals in quarantine, 9,686 out of quarantine and 153 deaths. McDowell County’s 14-day positivity rate is 25.8%.

Due to recent increases in positive cases, Foothills Health District press releases have transitioned back to daily, Monday-Friday.  Additional information can be found on McDowell County’s COVID-19 data dashboard and can be viewed by clicking the following link: http://www.mcdowellem.com/covid-19-information.html

COVID-19 Testing Information:
Upcoming testing locations and hours can be found by visiting:
http://www.mcdowellem.com/testing-and-vaccinations.html

McDowell County COVID-19 Testing Providers

• Andor Labs: 1155 N. Main St Marion, NC (on the left side of the Lady Marian Plaza)
• CVS Pharmacy: (828)652-4343, 555 N. Main St, Marion, NC
• Prescription Pad of Marion: (828)659-9727, 1211 N. Main St, Marion, NC
• McDowell Medical Associates: (828)652-8727, 2293 Sugar Hill Rd, Marion, NC
• Mission My Care Now: (828)652-1400, 430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC
• Lake James Urgent Care: (828)707-7272

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
Upcoming vaccination locations and hours can be found by visiting: http://www.mcdowellem.com/testing-and-vaccinations.html

The COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center (828-803-4552) is staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, 7 days a week.  Please call the hotline if you have questions or would like to set up an appointment to get your vaccine. Vaccine appointments can also be booked online by visiting https://takemyshot.nc.gov/.  Homebound citizens who want the vaccine but are unable to reach a vaccination site are encouraged to contact the Vaccine Call Center (828-803-4552) to have the vaccine delivered and administered at their home.

McDowell County COVID-19 Vaccination Providers

• CVS Pharmacy: (828)652-4343, 555 N. Main St, Marion, NC
• Prescription Pad of Marion: (828)659-9727, 1211 N. Main St, Marion, NC
• Ingles Pharmacy: (828)652-7105, 625 W. Henderson St, Marion, NC
• Walmart Pharmacy: (828-652-1498, 2875 Sugar Hill Rd, Marion, NC
• McDowell County Health Department: (828)803-4552

Upcoming Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

• Friday, January 21^st from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the McDowell County Health Department.  To make an appointment, call the Vaccine Call Center at 828-803-4552.

McDowell County Vaccine Doses Administered

• First Doses: 24,782 (57% of residents ages 5 and older)
• Second Doses: 23,152 (53% of residents ages 5 and older)
• Booster Doses: 8,705

COVID-19 Outbreak Information:
Emergency Services and Public Health staff continue to offer assistance and logistical support to facilities that are experiencing current outbreaks of COVID-19. Outbreaks are defined by DHHS as:  two or more cases of COVID-19 in a congregate living facility within 28 days. The current outbreaks in McDowell County are:
Outbreaks

• Autumn Care of Marion:  a total of 9 staff members and 2 residents have tested positive.
• Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation: a total of 4 staff members have tested positive.
• Cedarbrook Residential: a total of 17 staff members and 6 residents have tested positive.
• Marion Correctional Institute:  a total of 19 staff members and 55 inmates have tested positive.
• McDowell Assisted Living:  a total of 1 staff member and 1 resident has tested positive.