Mecklenburg County, NC – As of this morning there were 129,703 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 1,024 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents.
Data as of August 18 are presented in more detail below. MCPH provides these routine updates about reported cases of COVID-19 to help our community better understand how this pandemic is developing in our county. These results only reflect laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 among county residents. Many individuals infected by COVID-19 have not been tested because they are asymptomatic. As such, these results are very fluid and only represent a fraction of the true burden of COVID-19 in our community.
Daily case counts provided by MCPH may differ from state and federal counts due to delays in reporting to the various entities. MCPH updates case counts after an initial case review and, where possible, a patient interview is conducted, which includes confirming county residency. Cases reported after 5 p.m. are counted in the following days case count.
Highlights about the 128,892 COVID-19 cases reported in Mecklenburg County as of August 18, 2021 include:
- During the past week, an average of 528 laboratory confirmed infections per day were reported compared to the 14-day average of 500 confirmed infections. This represents an increase over the last 14 days. These data are based on Mecklenburg resident cases reported to MCPH.
- During the past week, an average of 368 individuals with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 infections were hospitalized at acute care facilities in Mecklenburg County. This represents an increase trend over the last 14 days. These data are based on daily census counts from acute care facilities in Mecklenburg County reporting to MCPH.
- During the past week, an average of 13.2 percent of individuals who were tested in Mecklenburg County were positive for COVID-19. This represents a slight increase trend over the last 14 days. These data only include ELRs for molecular (PCR) tests submitted to NC DHHS for laboratories electronically submitting negative and positive COVID-19 results.
- One thousand- twenty-one deaths due to COVID-19 occurred among reported cases.
- Almost all deaths were among older adults (≥ 60 years), 17 deaths occurred in adults ages 20 to 39 and 138 deaths were adults ages 40 to 59.
- All deaths, except twenty-seven, occurred among adults with underlying chronic illnesses.
- Almost half were non-Hispanic Whites. The disparity in COVID-19 deaths among non-Hispanic Whites is related to differences in race/ethnicity of residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities actively experiencing an outbreak.
- Nearly 40 percent of deaths were connected to active outbreaks at long-term care (LTC) facilities.
- Among deaths not connected to outbreaks at long-term care facilities, nearly 2 in 3 were non-White, with 40 percent being non-Hispanic Black. As previously noted, these disparities are largely driven by higher rates of underlying chronic conditions that increase risk of severe complications due to COVID-19 infection among these communities.
- Between March 22, 2021 and August 18, 2021, MPCH received and confirmed reports of 432 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among fully vaccinated residents (<1% of fully vaccinated residents). This does not represent all breakthrough cases, as these are based on self-report during case investigations following COVID-19 diagnosis. Vaccination status is confirmed using the NC COVID-19 Vaccination Management System (CVMS).
More data on the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County
as of August 18, 2021:
Daily COVID-19 Cases Reported to MCPH by Date*
(Total Molecular (PCR) Positive Cases – 116,094
Total Antigen Positive Cases – 12,798)
Daily Percent Positive of Laboratory COVID-19 Tests1
(as of August 18, 2021)
COVID-19 Case Rate per 100,000 Residents
based on cases reported to MCPH by Date
COVID-19 Percent Positivity Rates (7-Day Average)
Select Characteristics of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Reported to MCPH
Cumulative and 14-Day Counts
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Selected Characteristics |
Total Covid Deaths Total = 1,021 |
COVID Deaths Past 14-Days (August 5 – 18, 2021) Total= 21 |
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All Cases |
% of Total Deaths |
% of Deaths Past 14 days |
|
|
Age |
<20 | <1.0% | — |
| 20-39 | 1.7% | — | |
| 40-59 | 13.5% | 33.3% | |
| ≥ 60 | 84.7% | 66.7% | |
|
Sex |
Female | 48.6% | 47.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.4% | |
|
Race/Ethnicity |
White* | 44.9% | 33.3% |
| Black* | 38.4% | 52.4% | |
| Hispanic | 12.7% | 4.8% | |
| Asian* | 2.7% | 4.8% | |
| Alaskan Native/American Indian* | <1.0% | — | |
| Multi-Racial/Other* | <1.0% | 4.8% | |
| Unknown | <1.0% | — | |
*Non-Hispanic
Daily COVID-19 Testing3 (as of August 18, 2021)
Daily Hospital Census of Patients with Laboratory Confirmed COVID-195
(as of August 18, 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Data, Mecklenburg County:
December 14, 2020 – August 19, 2021
(based on data submitted to NC DHHS by NC Providers and Federal Pharmacy Programs)
Demographics of Mecklenburg Residents With At Least One Vaccine Dose
(based on all Vaccination Programs administering doses to Mecklenburg Residents)
COVID-19 Cases Reported to MCPH in the Past 14 Days
(August 5 –18, 2021)
Profile of Newly Reported Cases in the Past 2 Weeks
(August 5 – 18, 2021)
COVID-19 Cases Reported to MCPH by Zip Code of Patient’s Residence
Past 14 Days (August 5 – 18, 2021)
COVID-19 Cases per 100,000 Reported to MCPH by Zip Code of Patient’s Residence
Past 14 Days (August 5 – 18, 2021)
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Total COVID-19 Case Rate per 100,000 (as of 08/18/2021) |
14-Day Case Rate per 100,000 (as of 08/18/2021) |
Change Over Past 14-Day Period |
|
11,608.2 |
630.9 |
Increase |
Congregate Living Settings with Active COVID-19 Outbreaks
(as of August 18, 2021)
Total Active Outbreaks in Congregate Living Settings: 25
Total Active Clusters in Child Care and School Settings: 11
| Facility Name | Staff | | Residents | | Total | |
| Cases | Deaths | Cases | Deaths | Cases | Deaths | |
| Academy for Early Learning, Northside Baptist 333 Jeremiah Blvd, Charlotte NC 28262 |
1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Atrium Hospital, LCH 7A (nursing unit) 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte NC 28203 |
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Atrium Levine Children’s Hospital, Respiratory Therapy Dept 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte NC 28203 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Atrium Pineville Non-Maternity Unit 10628 Park Rd Charlotte NC 28210 |
38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Atrium Pineville Maternity Unit 10628 Park Rd Charlotte NC 28210 |
14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Autumn Care of Cornelius 19530 Mt. Zion Parkway Cornelius, NC 28031 |
4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bradford Preparatory School 2502 Salome Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 |
1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cranfield Academy Carmel Rd 11330 Carmel Commons Blvd, Charlotte NC 28226 |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Early Beginnings 11330 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte NC 28214 |
1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| East Towne Assisted Living 4815 N. Sharon Amity Rd Charlotte NC 28205 |
4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Huntersville Oaks 12019 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Independence Senior High School 1967 Patriot Drive Charlotte NC 28227 |
1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| KinderCare Park Road School Age Classroom 3322 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 |
1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kindercare E. WT Harris Blvd 6601 E. WT Harris Blvd Charlotte NC 28214 |
5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville (Summer Camp) 16525 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Huntersville NC 28078 |
3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Legacy Heights Senior Living 11240 Ballantyne Tract Court Charlotte, NC 28277 |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthews Glen Independent Living 733 Plantation Estates Dr Matthews, NC 28105 |
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Northlake House 9108 Reames Rd, Charlotte NC 28216 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Novant Matthews Medical Center, Emergency Department 1500 Matthews Township Parkway Matthews, NC 28105 |
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Novant Matthews Medical Center, Safety Officers 1500 Matthews Township Parkway Matthews, NC 28105 |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Olde Knox Commons 13825 Hunton Lane Huntersville, NC 28078 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Peak Resources 3223 Central Avenue Charlotte NC 28205 |
2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Pelican Health at Randolph 4801 Randolph Rd Charlotte NC 28211 |
3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pineville Rehab and Living Center 1010 Lakeview Dr Pineville, NC 28134 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Primrose School of South Charlotte 15933 Lancaster Hwy Charlotte NC 28277 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Royal Park Rehab and Health Care 2700 Royal Commons Ln Matthews NC 28105 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sardis Oaks Nursing Home 5151 Sardis Rd Charlotte NC 28270 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sharon Towers Health Care Center 5100 Sharon Rd Charlotte NC 28210 |
2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Southminster Health Center 8919 Park Rd Charlotte NC 28210 |
1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| The Citadel at Myers Park 300 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28207 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| The Pines at Davidson 400 Avenger Lane Davidson NC 28036 |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| The Summit Place SouthPark 2101 Runnymede LN Charlotte NC 28209 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wickshire Senior Living 13600 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28278 |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Waltonwood Cotswold 5215 Randolph Rd. Charlotte NC 28211 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Waltonwood Providence 11945 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28277 |
1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| White Oak Manor of Charlotte 4009 Craig Ave Charlotte NC 28211 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
It is important to make sure the information you are getting about COVID-19 is coming directly from reliable sources like MCPH, CDC and NCDHHS. The best resource for information about COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County is the County’s COVID-19 website. Individuals can also call the County’s COVID-19 hotline at 980-314-9400. For more information, please visit the CDC’s website and NCDHHS’ website, which will also include future positive COVID-19 test results in North Carolina.