McDowell County Emergency Management Covid Report

McDowell Press Release 11973.pdf

Advisory: 2/1/2022: Latest press release from Foothills Health District

February 1, 2022

The McDowell County Health Department has been notified that 54 additional McDowell County residents have tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Presently, there are 954 individuals in quarantine, 10,860 out of quarantine and 159 deaths. McDowell County’s 14-day positivity rate is 30.9%.

Due to recent increases in positive cases, Foothills Health District press releases have transitioned back to daily, Monday-Friday.  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 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.

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)803-4552

Upcoming Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

• Friday, February 4^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.