Highlands and other towns across North Carolina are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Highlands, NC community.

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North Carolina COVID-19 Cases

North Carolina New Coronavirus Cases:
North Carolina Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,501,404
North Carolina New Coronavirus Deaths:
North Carolina Total Coronavirus Deaths: 29,059
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Highlands

North Carolina reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row

North Carolina has had over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported Friday. According to the DHHS North Carolina COVID-19 ... More info »

Charlotte Observer - 07/16/2021 03:11am

1 Day in Highlands, North Carolina

Spend a day in Highlands, North Carolina, to experience some of the best that Western North Carolina has to offer! This adorable town is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains about an hour west of ... More info »

Camping Kiddos on MSN - 03/27/2024 10:48am

Coronavirus: People urged not to visit Highlands to flee virus

People have been urged to stop travelling to the Highlands in a bid to avoid the coronavirus. It follows reports of people with second homes or those with campervans travelling to the area in ... More info »

BBC - 03/20/2020 12:00pm

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