Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As questions and concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) increase across North Carolina, we’d like to encourage promotion of the statewide Coronavirus Helpline (1-866-462-3821) for the public, which is answered 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can also see the latest online about North Carolina’s response to COVID-19 here: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/

  • If you receive a phone call from 844-628-7223, please answer it.  Case investigators will contact individuals from this number who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been determined to be a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19
  • If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and need a work note, please reach out to 844-628-7223


NC Governor Cooper’s Executive Orders Related Documents now available:

Iredell County Declarations:

Iredell County COVID-19 Information Videos

Information on Iredell County COVID-19 data, Click Here


To submit questions related to COVID-19, please email iredell.publicinfo@co.iredell.nc.us

For questions or concerns related to COVID-19, please call 704-878-5300 (select option 1)

Monoclonal Antibody Treatment

While vaccines provide the best protection from COVID-19, treatment options such as Monoclonal Antibodies are available if you have had symptoms of COVID-19 for 10 days or less or have been exposed to COVID-19. If taken early, they can reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. Ask your doctor about Monoclonal Antibodies or call the Combat COVID Monoclonal Antibodies Call Center at 1-877-332-6585 (English) or 1-877-366-0310 (Spanish).

To learn more about Monoclonal Antibody Treatment, visit the NCDHHS Monoclonal Informational Page

Where to receive Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Locally:

Monoclonal Antibody Treatment is NOT available at the Iredell County Health Department

Iredell Health System (704)-873-5661

Piedmont Healthcare (336)-751-2121

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (704)-660-4000

FEMA Supported - The Health Foundation in North Wilkesboro (336)-528-1637

To find additional locations, visit the National Infusion Center Locator


For questions regarding  current Executive Order and/or COVID-19 mitigation strategies, please email: Iredell.publicinfo@co.iredell.nc.us


For a printer friendly version of effectiveness of mask signage, English and Spanish, click here

For a printer friendly version of wear a mask signage, English and Spanish, click here

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Check for Updates on COVID-19

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An outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel, or new coronavirus (2019 Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19 ) has been identified.

Signs & Symptoms

How it Spreads

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Cases have been reported in NC. For an accurate case count, see below.

NC Case Count by County

Updated Global Cases

Track U.S. Persons

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ICHD recommends frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based sanitizer if water not available.

Prevention & Treatment

What If You Are Sick

90080095_2591629081157003_1532489656002674688_oNC 2-1-1 is now available 24/7 as a resource for assistance related to COVID-19. Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to resources in your community or visit: here

 
 

Iredell County Health Department Press Releases

(Please note guidance published in the below Press Releases may no longer reflect current guidance)

Booster Vaccine 9.29.21

Flu and Covid 9.24.21

Quarantine and Isolation 8.31.21

Editorial high transmission in Iredell County 8.5.21

When fully vaccinated 6.11.21

Second dose Moderna Clinic 4.30.21

Moving forward 4.19.21

March 14th COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic 3.5.2021

Appointment System and Group 3 3 3.1.2021

Flu and COVID-19 9.11.20

Labor Day Weekend 9.2.20

Community Transmission in Iredell County 7.24.2020

Independence Day 7.2.20

Community Testing Partnership with StarMed 6.12.20

Community Testing 6.8.20

Second Long Term Care Outbreak 5.25.20

COVID-19 Testing 5.8.20

Sixth COVID-19 Death in Iredell County 4.27.20

Fifth COVID-19 Death in Iredell County 4.24.20

Fourth COVID-19 Death in Iredell County 4.23.20 

Iredell County COVID-19 data 4.23.20

Iredell County Confirms COVID-19 at a Long Term Care Facility 4.18.2020

Third COVID-19 Death in Iredell County 4.16.2020

Second COVID-19 Death in Iredell County 4.14.2020

Cloth Mask Guidance 4.9.2020

First COVID-19 Death in Iredell County 4.8.2020

Community Call to Action 3.30.20

Changes in COVID Testing 3.25.20

Iredell County COVID Update 3.23.20

Additional Cases of COVID in Iredell County 3.22.20

Third Case of COVID in Iredell County 3.22.20

Second Case of COVID Iredell County 3.18.20

First Case of COVID Iredell County 3.16.2020

UPDATED Iredell County COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance 3.13.2020

Iredell County COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance 3.12.2020

Novel Coronavirus, 2019 3.2.2020

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Press Releases

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