COVID-19

LEDGER — The COVID-19 vaccine continues to rollout in Mitchell County.

LEDGER –  Although it’s a new year, COVID-19 is still here. 

The most recent numbers for the tri-counties were reported by the Toe River Health District (TRHD) on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

SPRUCE PINE — The COVID vaccine has arrived in Mitchell County. 

LEDGER — As cases continue to rise in the region, it is now easier to get tested for COVID-19 in Mitchell County.

LEDGER —  With positive COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in the region and neighboring counties closing schools, the Mitchell County School System is continuing on the same path. 

Update on case numbers: As of Wednesday, Dec. 9,  Mitchell County has 120 active positive cases, 31 of which are in congregate living facilities, and 17 deaths.

SPRUCE PINE — As positive cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Mitchell County, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has categorized Mitchell as a critical community

SPRUCE PINE — As the holiday season approaches, cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise in Mitchell County and other rural counties in North Carolina. 

SPRUCE PINE —  With an increase in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, Toe River Health Director Diane Creek credits much of the rise to “COVID fatigue.”

SPRUCE PINE — A Greenlee Primary School student and a Mayland Early College High School student have tested positive for COVID-19, Mitchell County Schools said in a press release.