The Alexander County Health Department reported 4 additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday !
96 county citizens have died with COVID-19 associated symptoms since the beginning of the pandemic
10 citizens are hospitalized with related symptoms as of noon on Wednesday
5.074 total cases
164 cases in last 7 days
310 cases in last 14 days
Although the county remains well below the state and national averages for vaccinations, there has been a recent increase in citizens requesting vaccinations.
38 percent of the county’s citizens are fully vaccinated
36 percent have received one dose
The Alexander County Health Department is scheduling appointments for the Pfizer vaccine for persons age 12 and older and the Moderna vaccine for persons age 18 and older. To register for a vaccine appointment at our office, visit https://alexandercountync.gov/covid/ or call 828-632-9704.