Full Notification

December 27, 2021
The McDowell County Health Department has been notified that 62 additional McDowell County residents have tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Friday, December 24^th. We are saddened to report 1 additional death.  Presently, there are 183 individuals in quarantine, 8,973 out of quarantine and 147 deaths. McDowell County’s 14-day positivity rate is 6.8%. 
 
Foothills Health District press releases have transitioned to twice weekly, Mondays and Fridays.  McDowell County’s COVID-19 data dashboard continues to be updated each day (Monday-Friday) and can be found by clicking the following link: http://www.mcdowellem.com/covid-19-information.html
 
COVID-19 Testing Information:
Testing locations for today, December 27^th are as follows:

• Andor Labs:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., no appointment required
• CVS Pharmacy: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., appointments are required
• Prescription Pad of Marion:  9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. appointments are preferred but not required
• McDowell Medical Associates: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., no appointment required
• Mission My Care Now: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., no appointment required
• Lake James Urgent Care: open 24/7. Phone consultation required (828)707-7272

 
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
Vaccine locations for today, December 27^th are as follows:

• CVS Pharmacy, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., no appointment required
• Ingles Pharmacy, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., no appointment required
• Prescription Pad of Marion, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., no appointment required
• Wal-Mart Pharmacy, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., no appointment required

 
 
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. 
 
Upcoming Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

• Friday, January 7^th 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: 24,504 (56% of residents ages 5 and older)                
• Second Doses: 22,995 (53% of residents ages 5 and older)