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Burke County Press Release 10/21/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 21, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifty-Second Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publi...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/21/2020

October 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2859 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/20/2020

October 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2838 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/19/2020

October 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2817 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

NCDHHS Interim Guidance on Places of Worship 10/2/2020

Updated Guidance

https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/guidance/NCDHHS-Interim-Guidance-for-Places-of-Worship.pdf

Faith Leaders webpage

https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/information/individuals-families-and-communities/faith-leaders

Burke County Media Briefing 10/18/2020

October 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2794 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/17/2020

October 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2785 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/15/2020

October 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2743 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/14/2020

October 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2720 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Press Release 10/14/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 14, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/13/2020

October 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2696 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/12/2020

October 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2686 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/10/2020

October 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2661 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/9/2020

October 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2637 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 10/8/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 8, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-ninth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/8/2020

October 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2618 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/7/2020

October 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2579 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 10/5/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 5, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-eighth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/5/2020

October 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2524 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/3/2020

October 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2492 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 10/2/2020

October 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2478 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Halloween Event Organizers

It is strongly recommended that alternative Halloween activities, instead of the traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, be increased as much as possible. 

For more information on guidance and guidelines for Halloween 2020, click the following...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/30/2020

September 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2426 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/29/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 29, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/28/2020

September 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2383 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/28/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 28, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/26/2020

September 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2368 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of the cases plea...

Burke County Press Release 9/25/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 25, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-fourth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/25/2020

September 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2351 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/24/2020

September 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2332 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/23/2020

September 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2313 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/22/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 22, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two Additional Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/22/2020

September 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2309 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/21/2020

September 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2288 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/18/2020

September 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2259 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/17/2020

September 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2227 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/16/2020

September 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2217 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/15/2020

September 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2193 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/14/2020

September 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2181 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/14/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 14, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Forty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/12/2020

September 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2165 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/11/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 11, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fortieth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/11/2020

September 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2154 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdow...

Burke County Press Release 9/10/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 10, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-ninth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/9/2020

September 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2141 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/8/2020

September 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2124 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 9/8/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 8, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-eighth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pub...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/7/2020

September 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2107 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 9/5/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 5, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Pu...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/5/2020

September 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2095 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Press Release 9/3/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 3, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-sixth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Publ...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/3/2020

September 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2077 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/2/2020

September 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2068 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 9/1/2020

September 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2052 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/31/2020

August 31, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2021 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/30/2020

August 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2014 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 8/28/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 28, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-fifth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/28/2020

August 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 2004 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/27/2020

August 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1996 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/26/2020

August 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1977 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 8/25/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 25, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-third Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/25/2020

August 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1965 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/24/2020

August 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1955 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/20/2020

August 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1919 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 8/19/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 19, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Thirty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/19/2020

August 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1892 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/17/2020

August 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1858 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/15/2020

August 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1835 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/14/2020

August 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1823 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/13/2020

August 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1809 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Press Release 8/12/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 12, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two More Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public He...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/12/2020

August 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1795 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/11/2020

August 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1789 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/10/2020

August 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1774 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown o...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/8/2020

August 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1750 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/7/2020

August 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1738 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/6/2020

August 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1722 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/5/2020

August 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1698 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/4/2020

August 4, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1680 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Burke County Media Briefing 8/3/2020

August 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1672 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of...

Burke County Press Release 7/30/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 30, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-eighth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Press Release 7/30/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 30, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-seventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/29/2020

July 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1557 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Press Release 7/28/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 28, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-sixth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public H...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/28/2020

July 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1535 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/27/2020

July 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1524 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/25/2020

July 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1478 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/24/2020

July 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1452 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/23/2020

July 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1438 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/22/2020

July 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1410 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Press Release 7/21/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 21, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-fifth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public H...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/21/2020

July 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1368 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/20/2020

July 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1327 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Press Release 7/18/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 18, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-fourth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/18/2020

July 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1311 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Press Release 7/17/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 17, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-third Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public H...

Burke County Press Release 7/16/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 16, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-second Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/16/2020

July 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1288 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/15/2020

July 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1280 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/14/2020

July 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1248 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/13/2020

July 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1232 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/12/2020

July 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1210 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/11/2020

July 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1199 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/10/2020

July 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1180 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/9/2020

July 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1133 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Press Release 7/9/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

July 9, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twenty-first Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public He...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/8/2020

July 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1116 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/7/2020

July 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1101 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/6/2020

July 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1093 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/3/2020

July 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1076 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 7/1/2020

July 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1048 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/30/2020

June 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1026 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/29/2020

June 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 1016 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of ...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/27/2020

June 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 997 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Press Release 6/26/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 26, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Twentieth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Heal...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/26/2020

June 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 976 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Press Release 6/25/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 25, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Governor Cooper’s Safer At Home Phase 2 Extended

Yesterday Governo...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/25/2020

June 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 962 positive cases. These are cumulative cases for the county. If you want to see a breakdown of t...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/24/2020

June 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 948 positive cases

• Para español llama al 764-9150 y presiona el nú...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/23/2020

June 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

•Burke County is currently at 932 positive cases.

• Para español llama al 764-9150 y presiona el nú...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/22/2020

June 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 894 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/20/2020

June 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 873 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/19/2020

June 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 862 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/18/2020

June 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 853 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/17/2020

June 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 842 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Press Release 6/17/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 17, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Nineteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Hea...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/16/2020

June 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 834 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/15/2020

June 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 816 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/14/2020

June 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 802 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/13/2020

June 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 802 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All p...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/12/2020

June 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 786 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All p...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/11/2020

June 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 763 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All p...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/10/2020

June 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 737 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All p...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/8/2020

June 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 684 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/9/2020

June 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 710 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/7/2020

June 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 548 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 6/6/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 6, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Eighteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Heal...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/6/2020

June 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 537 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 6/5/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 5, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Seventeenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Hea...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/5/2020

June 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 532 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/4/2020

June 4, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 514 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/3/2020

June 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 497 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/2/2020

June 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 464 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 6/2/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 1, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Cindy Biddix, Psalms/Solid Rock Family Medicine

Community COVID-19 Antibody and COVID-19 Testing

Morganton, NC–Fr...

Burke County Media Briefing 6/1/2020

June 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 451 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 6/1/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 1, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Sixteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Healt...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/30/2020

May 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 409 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/29/2020

May 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 386 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/28/2020

May 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 371 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/28/2020

May 28, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Director of Emergency Management

Eastern Burke County Drive Thru COVID-19 Testing

Morganton, NC– Wednesday, June 3, the Burke Coun...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/27/2020

May 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 341 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/26/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 26, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Cindy Biddix, Psalms/Solid Rock Family Medicine

Community COVID-19 Antibody and COVID-19 Testing

Morganton, NC–Fr...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/26/2020

May 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 327 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/25/2020

May 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 320 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/23/2020

May 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 270 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/22/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 22, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fifteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Healt...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/22/2020

May 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 259 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/21/2020

May 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 251 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/20/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 20, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Cindy Biddix, Psalms/Solid Rock Family Medicine

Antibody and COVID-19 Testing Location Change

Morganton, NC – Due...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/20/2020

May 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 218 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/19/2020

May 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 211 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/18/2020

May 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 203 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/15/2020

May 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 188 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/14/2020

May 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 175 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/13/2020

May 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 162 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/13/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 13, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fourteenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Heal...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/12/2020

May 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 148 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/11/2020

May 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 145 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All po...

Burke County Press Release 5/11/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 11, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Two More Deaths

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Healt...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/8/2020

May 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 128 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/7/2020

May 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 126 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Press Release 5/6/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 6, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Eleventh Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Health ...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/6/2020

May 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 119 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/5/2020

May 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 114 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All pos...

Burke County Press Release 5/4/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 4, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Tenth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Health was...

Burke County Media Briefing 5/2/2020

May 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 108 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are...

Burke County Press Release 5/1/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 1, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Ninth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Health is ...

Amendment of COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration Concerning Certain Short-term Rental Facilities

Amendment of COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration

Concerning Certain Short-term Rental Facilities

Declared this 1st day of May 2020.

Burke County Media Briefing 5/1/2020

May 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 106 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are...

Burke County Press Release 4/30/2020

April 30, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Resources Needed During COVID-19

The Burke County Emergency Operations Center has a community resource coordinator who has been invol...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/30/2020

April 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 104 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/29/2020

April 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 99 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/28/2020

April 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 97 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/27/2020

April 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 90 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/25/2020

April 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 88 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/24/2020

April 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 87 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/23/2020

April 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently holding at 83 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/22/2020

April 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 83 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/21/2020

April 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 78 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/20/2020

April 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 76 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Press Release Sixth Death 4/19/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 19, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Sixth Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Public Health ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/19/2020

April 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 71 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/18/2020

April 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 68 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/17/2020

April 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 66 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/16/2020

April 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 64 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/15/2020

April 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is currently at 63 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases a...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/14/2020

April 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is holding at 60 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are...

Burke County Press Release 4/14/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 14, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Fourth Death

Morganton, NC: Public Health was notified...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/13/2020

April 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 60 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/11/2020

April 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 57 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/10/2020

April 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 54 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/9/2020

April 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 42 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are i...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/8/2020

April 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 34 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are i...

Burke County Press Release 4/7/2020 Second Death Report

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 7, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Reports Second Death

Morganton, NC: Public Health was notified ...

Burke County Media Briefing 4/7/2020

April 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County is reporting 29 positive cases. The cases consist of both traveling and community spread. All positive cases are i...

NCDHHS To Provide Financial Support to Essential Workers and Child Care Providers

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is providing financial assistance to help essential workers afford child care and bonuses to child care teachers and staff who provide care during the COVID-19 crisis.

Burke County Press Release 4/6/2020

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 6, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Twenty-eight Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Bur...

Burke County Public Service Announcement

Public Service message from Johnnie W. Carswell (Chair), Scott Mulwee (Vice Chair) and Lisa Moore (Public Health Educator II).

Burke County Press Release 4/6/2020

April 6, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health DirectorLisa Moore, Burke County Public Information OfficerMichael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Twenty-eight Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke County Health Director was noti...

COVID-19 Triage Plus: Patient Information and Support Line

COVID-19 Triage Plus

Patient Information and Support Line

1-877-490-6642

7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Seven days a week

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a tremendous strain on you, the people on the front-line in efforts to control the pandemic. Community Care of N...

Burke County Press Release 4/5/2020

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 5, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Twenty-three Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Bur...

Burke County News Release 4/4/20 First COVID-19 Related Death

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 4, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Sadly Reports First Death

Morganton, NC: Burke County Unified C...

Burke County Press Release 4/3/2020

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 3, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Thirteen Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke C...

Burke County Press Release 4/2/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 2, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Nine Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke County...

Burke County Press Release 4/1/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 1, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Eight Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke Count...

Burke County Press Release 3/31/20

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 31, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Six Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke County...

Newest State Guidance and Control Measures

Per the newest State guidance for March 29:

• North Carolina now has widespread community spread of COVID-19 therefore they are moving to a different phase of response efforts and is further increasing the population-based community reduction strategies.
• The ...

Burke County Press Release 3/30/2020

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 30, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County Confirms Five Cases of COVID-19

Morganton, NC: The Burke Count...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/28/20

March 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• Burke County has tested approximately 83 individuals through the state lab and Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge with con...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/27/20

March 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• The health department has tested approximately 78 individuals with continual daily testing as testing materials are available

&...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/26/20

March 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• The health department has tested approximately 78 individuals with continual daily testing as testing mater...

Burke County State of Emergency Proclamation 3.27.2020

Whereas, COVID-19 is a serious communicable disease that can result in serious illness or death and is a new strain of coronavirus previously unidentified in humans which can spread from person to person

Governor Cooper Announces Texting Tool To Access Food For Children

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FAQ For North Carolina's Stay At Home Order

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Frequently Asked Questions for North Carolina’s Stay At Home Order

March 27, 2020

On Friday, March 27, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 121, ordering North Carolinians to remain in their homes except for performing essential work a...

March 25 2020 Chairman Carswell's Press Brief Statement

NC COVID-19 Update: Stay Home, Save Lives

Burke County Cares Facebook Group

Burke County Cares is a Facebook group that has been organized to offer non-emergency assistance during the COVID-19 situation. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact this group.

From the description page of the group: "This group has b...

COVID-19 Burke County YouTube Videos

https://youtu.be/blDZjtwEB1Y (Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19)

https://youtu.be/ALcYqPCfW1g (Prevention)

https://youtu.be/gxkRo0nZwW0 (Social Distancing Out In Public)

https://youtu.be/Qqw-RfZaT8I (NC 211 and Community Resources)

COVID-19 Informational Media

Please view the videos listed for important COVID-19 tips and info.

• Signs and Symptoms - https://youtu.be/blDZjtwEB1Y
• Prevention – https://youtu.be/ALcYqPCfW1g
• Social Distancing When Out In Public – https://youtu.be/gxkRo0nZwW0
• NC 211 and ...

Updated Guidance From The State and CDC

People with Mild Symptoms Should Stay Home

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/25/20

March 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• The health department has tested approximately 73individuals with continual daily testing as testing materials are available

&a...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing 3/24/20

March 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• To date, there are no positive cases in Burke County

• The health department has tested approximately 66 individuals w...

Press Briefing Scheduled for 1 PM

Today we are having an in-person press briefing at 1 PM. Please feel free to view the live stream on our YouTube Channel.

Burke County's First Positive COVID-19 Case Press Release

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 24, 2020

Rebecca McLeod, Public Health Director

Lisa Moore, Burke County Public Information Officer

Michael Willis, Emergency Management Director

Burke County’s First Positive COVID-19 Case

Morganton, NC: At 6pm...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

March 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• To date, there are no positive cases in Burke County 
• The health department has tested approximatel...

COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

March 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Burke County Media Briefing

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19

• To date, there are no positive cases in Burke County

• The health department has tested approximately 47 individuals w...

Updated High-Risk Category for COVID-19

As of Monday, March 23rd, the CDC has updated the high-risk category for COVID-19 to include:

-Those age 65 (+)

-Those living in long-term care facilities/ nursing homes

-Those with chronic conditions like lung disease, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, etc.

-...

North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers

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Media Advisory

Guidance for Gatherings of more than 100 people

Interim Guidance for Organizations that Gather Up to 100 People Together

Gatherings of up to 100 people can pose a risk of COVID-19 transmission. Organizations that gather up to 100 people, including but not limited to conferences, sporting events, faith-b...

Governor Cooper's Executive Orders