This is a rapidly-evolving situation and updated information will be provided as it becomes available.

COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County: 13,285 cases diagnosed, 163 related deaths.
What's New?
Count On Me CLT: Click here for community resources about COVID-19.
Text Message from 704-285-1482: If you receive a text from 704-285-1482, it is a message from Mecklenburg County Public Health staff. Please call the number listed in then text message so that we can reach you about an important health matter.
Contact Tracing: Have you been contacted by Public Health about potential coronavirus exposure?
Learn more about contact tracing and what you can do to help stop the spread.
N.C. Safer at Home Phase 2: Mecklenburg County residents are under
North Carolina's Safer At Home Phase 2 of lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
- Read
Frequently Asked Questions about Phase 2.
- Continue to practice the Three Ws: WEAR a face covering, WAIT six feet apart, and WASH your hands often.
- To learn more about N.C. Safer at Home Phase 2, call 211.
Risks and Protective Measures
If you believe you have come into contact with someone with COVID-19, here is how you can determine your risk of contracting the virus.
What if I feel sick?
Most people who get COVID-19 will recover without needing medical care. But it's important to monitor your symptoms. Common symptoms include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
Seek medical attention immediately if you develop
emergency warning signs.
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or believe you may have the infection,
isolate yourself and avoid contact with others. You can leave home when you answer YES to ALL three questions:
- Has it been at least 10 days since the first symptoms?
- Has it been at least three days (72 hours) without fever without taking medication for fever?
- Are other symptoms improved?
When and where should I be tested?
Not everyone needs to be tested.
- Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home.
- There is no treatment specifically approved for individuals who are not hospitalized.
- Testing results may be helpful to inform decision-making about who you come into contact with.
Public Health will continue to work with our partners to ensure COVID-19 screening and testing are available to all who need it in our community, regardless of insurance coverage.
Talk with your healthcare provider or call the Public Health hotline at
980-314-9400, Option 1 to speak with a community provider. Call before visiting a medical office.
What is my risk of infection?
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness and everyone is at risk of infection. Individuals with a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 include:
- Age 65 years and older.
- Live in a nursing home or long-term care facility.
- Have a high-risk medical condition including chronic lung disease, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, or other underlying medical conditions.
Protective measures
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Practice the Three Ws: WEAR a face covering, WAIT six feet apart, and WASH your hands often.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a household cleaning product.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol.
- Practice social distancing by staying at home and staying at least six feet distant when you need to go out.
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Wear a cloth face covering in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
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Stop smoking. Smoking or vaping can lead to greater risk for COVID-19 complications. Visit
Tobacco-Free Mecklenburg for help quitting.
Questions?
Visit the COVID-19 resource pages for theN.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
or
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), or call the Meckleburg County Public Health hotline at
980-314-9400, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Resources
Mecklenburg County Residents
Mecklenburg County Employees
Homeless Shelters / Service Providers
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Long Term Care Facilities

Watch the latest MCPH COVID-19 Press Conference.