Health

Local information on COVID-19

Make sure your pet is up-to-date on its rabies vaccination.

Hendersonville, NC (October 2, 2019) – A raccoon that fought with a pet dog has tested positive for the rabies virus. The incident occurred on September 26 in Mills River, and county officials received confirmation on September 28 from the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health.

Hendersonville, N.C. (October 1, 2019) – Confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease continue to be reported. As of Tuesday, October 1, at 12:30 p.m., there are 33 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Henderson County. The case count is updated by 2:00 p.m. on the website at https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/health/page/legionnaires-disease.

Hendersonville, N.C. (September 30, 2019) –The North Carolina Division of Public Health is conducting a survey of people who attended the fair NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, NC, between September 6-15, even if they did not become ill. Participation will help investigators understand the outbreak and could help prevent similar outbreaks in the future.

Hendersonville, N.C. (September 27, 2019) –Cases of Legionnaires’ disease continue to be reported to the Henderson County Department of Public Health. As of 12:30 p.m., Friday, September 27, there are 22 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Henderson County. The case count is updated by 2:00 p.m. on the website at https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/health/page/legionnaires-disease.

Hendersonville, N.C. (September 26, 2019) –Numerous cases of Legionnaires’ disease continue to be reported to the Henderson County Department of Public Health. As of Thursday, September 26, there are 13 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Henderson County.

Hendersonville, N.C. (September 25, 2019) –Numerous cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported to the Henderson County Department of Public Health. As of Tuesday, September 25, there are six confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Henderson County.

There’s no such thing as a calm season when it comes to natural disasters.

Late summer and fall are peak hurricane season in North Carolina, while tornadoes tend to strike most often in spring and late fall. Snow and ice storms can wreak havoc from December through March. And severe thunderstorms and floods can – and have – occur year-round.

Unfortunately, it’s not just severe weather that can cause problems. A public disturbance, chemical spill or explosion could happen at any time.

Large-scale events, like the devastating hurricanes of recent years, remind us of how important it is to be prepared for what comes after the high winds die down and the rain stops.

A natural disaster or unexpected emergency can severely limit people’s access to food, safe water, medicines, and medical supplies for days or weeks or even longer. Be prepared to protect your family’s health and well-being by having the personal needs, prescriptions, paperwork, power sources, and practical skills you need to respond.