Last Updated on March 26, 2022 7:37 am
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page.
*Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting daily data from Monday November 8th – Wednesday November 17th*
Information provided by AppHealthCare
You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes we get notification of positive results before they show up on the state dashboard. Also, individuals can sometimes get “assigned” to our counties that actually do not reside in our counties. When that happens, we work with the state to get that data reassigned to the person’s place of residence.
Positive Case CountThis number is sourced from AppHealthCare and is typically updated once in the afternoon each day. This is a cumulative case count since testing began.
Active CasesThe number of individuals currently in isolation who are residents of Alleghany, Ashe or Watauga. This number will be updated once in the afternoon each day.
Positive Cases Identified that Reside Outside Our District CountiesThis number is for individuals tested locally but do not reside in Alleghany, Ashe or Watauga. This is a cumulative number since we began testing and will be updated once in the afternoon each day.
Individuals Directed to QuarantineThe number of individuals AppHealthCare staff are monitoring due to being exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 The number of individuals AppHealthCare staff are monitoring due to being exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case. These individuals are currently in quarantine, monitoring their symptoms. Individuals that reside outside Watauga, Ashe, or Alleghany counties are now monitored by the county that they are residing in.
COVID-19 Related DeathsThis is the number of individuals who have died due to complications of COVID-19.
HospitalizationsThe number of district residents of Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties who have been hospitalized due to COVID-19. This is a cumulative count and does not necessarily reflect the number of individuals who are currently hospitalized.
Beginning the week of March 15th the data dashboard will be updated Monday through Friday and will not be updated on Saturday and Sunday. With the Monday update it will reflect data from the weekend.
A note for 9/28/2021 data: Cumulative case count in Alleghany county has decreased due to identification of duplicate data and reassessing jurisdiction for some cases.
Cumulative case counts may decrease or fluctuate due to ongoing reconciliation of data sets and elimination of duplicate data.
These data come from AppHealthCare district health department and reflect the cumulative positive confirmed cases at Appalachian State University. The “Employees” category includes both faculty and staff. The “Subcontractors” category indicates individuals working on campus construction projects who are employed by private construction companies, rather than the university.
Due to Spring Commencement taking place May 7-12, and a majority of students that were in the county leaving, WataugaOnline.com will suspend reporting on data for Appalachian State on a daily basis starting Monday May 10. Should the need arise to report a significant spike in numbers then we will do so. Information from the university can be found at this link and this link.
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, and will update each Monday. WataugaOnline has also now resumed reporting that data.
Reported and Verified Vaccination Rates
as of Monday, November 15
Employees* (faculty & staff) – 82%
*Reflects the number of faculty and staff who have uploaded proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status. Prior to 10/29/2021, the university reported attestations by faculty and staff.
Students* (on-campus, off-campus and online) – 69%
*Vaccination rate of students who are participating inon-campus classes and activities (excluding students who attend online or remotely, do not come to campus, are not traveling, and are not placed in internships, practicums, or other off-campus university assignments).
Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on Campus* – 5,838
*Includes 143 vaccines admin by FEMA between Sept. 19 and Sept. 22.
Vaccines
Vaccinations – Data from NC Department of Health and Human Services as of November 19, 2021
