County rapidly nearing 1,000-case mark

The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to rapidly spread through Graham County. Last week, the Graham County Department of Public Health confirmed 77 new cases between Aug. 30 and Sept. 3. Two additional deaths were confirmed Aug. 31 and Sept.

Three COVID deaths reported in Graham County

As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spike case counts worldwide, Graham County felt the negative effects of the pandemic.

Largest single-week surge hits Graham

As the Delta variant continues to throw an added wrinkle into the 18-month battle against COVID-19, Graham County has not been immune from the surge. The data released Monday from the county’s health department reported 788 positive cases, marking an increase of 43 since Monday, Aug. 9.

Rising cases discussed at health board meeting

Along with many places in the country, Graham County is once again seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases.

County to receive first J&J doses

Robbinsville – With the pause in administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine lifted in North Carolina and across the country, the Graham County Health Department will receive 100 doses of the vaccine this week.

County vaccinates essential workers

Tallulah – Graham County’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign continues, with the focus now moving on to essential workers.  Health Director Beth Booth said the county was vaccinating its essential workers, following the states’ vaccine tier list. Gov.

Vaccines still on schedule

Tallulah – Even as doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are diverted to large-scale vaccination clinics in North Carolina’s largest cities, Graham County Health Department Director Beth Booth said Graham County had not yet seen an impact.