Full Notification

February 8, 2022
The McDowell County Health Department has been notified that 41 additional McDowell County residents have tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  We are saddened to report 2 additional deaths due to COVID-19.   Presently, there are 684 individuals in quarantine, 11,523 out of quarantine and 161 deaths. McDowell County’s 14-day positivity rate is 28.3%.  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 McDowell County Health Department will begin offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments Monday-Friday to offer more flexibility in scheduling for the public.  You can now receive your COVID-19 vaccine at the Health Department Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call the McDowell County Health Department at 828-652-6811 if you have questions or would like to set up an appointment to get your vaccine.  Homebound citizens who want the vaccine but are unable to reach a vaccination site are encouraged to contact the Health Department (828-652-6811 ext. 363) 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)652-6811, extension 363

 
Upcoming Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

• Friday, February 11^th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the McDowell County Health Department.  This will be the FINAL drive-thru clinic offered at the McDowell County Health Department.  The Health Department will be offering vaccines by appointment, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. inside the clinic located at 408 Spaulding Rd. Marion, NC.

 
McDowell County Vaccine Doses Administered

• First Doses: 24,953 (57% of residents ages 5 and older)                
• Second Doses: 23,410 (54% of residents ages 5 and older)
• Booster Doses: 9,325

 
 
 
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 24 staff members and 5 residents have tested positive.
• Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation: a total of 23 staff members and 36 residents have tested positive.
• Cedarbrook Residential: a total of 22 staff members and 14 residents have tested positive.
• Marion Correctional Institute:  a total of 31 staff members and 80 inmates have tested positive.
• McDowell Assisted Living:  a total of 9 staff members and 25 residents have tested positive.
• Lake James Lodge: a total of 5 staff members and 12 residents have tested positive.
• McDowell House:  a total of 1 staff member and 1 resident has tested positive.