The Transylvania Times -

Transylvania Public Health reported three additional cases of COVID-19 and one additional death today, Thursday, for a total of 340 cases and nine deaths among county residents since the pandemic started. Currently, 11 county residents are in isolation for COVID-19 (within 10 days of symptom onset or 10 days of a positive test).

As of Thursday, 86 cases of COVID-19 and six deaths are associated with outbreaks at skilled nursing facilities in Transylvania County. Of these, 82 cases (54 facility residents and 28 staff) and six deaths are associated with the ongoing outbreak at Accordius Health at Brevard. Another four cases (all staff) are associated with The Oaks. Transylvania Public Health and the Licensed Care Facility Response Team are continuing to assist these facilities with their responses to this outbreak.