COVID-19 cluster found following law enforcement class

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified a COVID-19 cluster among Haywood County Detention Center staff. The cluster of cases was connected to a detention officer certification training event, held at Haywood Community College from Oct. 5 - Nov. 12.

Sixth Macon Health employee positive for COVID

Macon County has identified that a sixth Macon County Public Health employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 cluster found at Jackson child care center

The Jackson County Department of Public Health has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a child care center.

COVID-19 cluster identified at Franklin church

Macon County Public Health has identified a COVID-19 cluster of positive cases in an area church located in Franklin.

COVID-19 cluster identified at Macon Sheriff's Office

Macon County Public Health has identified  a cluster of employees at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office who have tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 cluster reported at Canton salon

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency, in consultation with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster connected to Enchanting Hair Fashions in Canton. 

COVID-19 cluster identified at Haywood Regional

The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified a COVID-19 cluster connected to Haywood Regional Hospital.  Currently, fewer than 20 of more than 800 current employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

Another COVID-19 cluster identified in Macon

Macon County Public Health has identified another COVID-19 cluster in an area business.

42 new COVID cases in Macon County

Macon County Public Health has identified 42 positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 48 hours.

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