14th COVID-19 Death in Burke Co.

Burke County Public Health was notified today of the fourteenth COVID-19 associated
death in Burke County. The individual in their 90’s was not hospitalized but died from complications
associated with their underlying medical conditions. To protect the family’s privacy, no further
information about the patients will be released.
“Each death deeply impacts families within our community. We want to extend our heartfelt sympathies
to the family and friends of this individual”, said Burke County Health Director Rebecca McLeod. It is
imperative for residents to know that as more of the community begins to open, it is still important for
these recommendations to become your new normal: Wear, a cloth face covering when out in public and
cannot physically distance yourself from others, Wait at least six feet away from others and Wash your
hands frequently with soap and water.”
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.