Governor Roy Cooper has ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
North Carolina health officials recently signaled a change in how they will track the new coronavirus, as wait times for results from testing grew along with the number of positive cases across the state.
In compliance with the Stay Home, Stay Safe declaration issued by Buncombe County, all City of Asheville parks, including dog parks, playgrounds, and outdoor courts, are closed until further notice.
Buncombe County is strong and resilient. When times are hard, we look out for those with less and pool our resources to make sure our neighbors are getting by. Even though we are apart, we can come together as One Buncombe.
UNC Asheville was recently notified by the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services about one of its students testing positive for COVID-19.
Pisgah Legal Services, a nonprofit that provides free, civil legal aid in Western North Carolina, remains open and continues to provide help for people with low incomes during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Many of us will be spending more time in our gardens as we stay home to stay safe during the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our gardens will continue to grow and we will continue to have gardening questions.
For people who think they might have COVID-19 and have mild symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends they stay home and call their doctor for medical advice.
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Buncombe County has issued a “Stay Home – Stay Safe” declaration ordering all residents of the county to stay in their homes.
