Burke Reports 2 More Coronavirus Deaths

Burke County Public Health is reporting two additional COVID-19 associated deaths in
Burke County bringing the total to eight deaths. These individuals, late 40’s and early 80’s, died from
complications associated with their underlying medical conditions. To protect the family’s privacy, no
further information about the patient will be released.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the friends and family of these individuals, said Burke County
Health Director Rebecca McLeod. As our efforts continue to fight this virus, we hope that all persons
will continue to take the social distancing, the stay at home order and all other preventive measures
seriously. Infection cases will continue to rise if these measures continue to be ignored or not practiced.
We want to minimize the number of deaths by protecting at risk persons with underlying health
conditions.”
For general questions about COVID-19, you can contact the Burke County Public Information line at
828-764-9388 or visit the COVID-19 webpage at www.burkenc.org/COVID-19.
For help in getting community resources, or in volunteering, please contact Melissa Estep, Burke County
Volunteer Coordinator, at 828-764-9383 or at Melissa.estep@burkenc.org.