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Brevard County’s COVID-19 Journey: A Five-Year Snapshot of Cases, Deaths, and Vaccine Uptake

Brevard County, FL — Almost half a decade has elapsed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a global health crisis that abruptly disrupted life as it was known. Delving into the statistics provided by the Florida Department of Health, we find a detailed account of how the virus has impacted Brevard County. In the initial year of 2020, a nascent Brevard grappled with 20,964 confirmed cases and suffered 473 deaths due to the virus. …

Revised Count Lowers Buncombe County’s Hurricane Helene Death Toll, Official Numbers Confirm

Asheville, N.C. — In a recent revision of data, Buncombe County has significantly lowered its reported death toll from Hurricane Helene, acknowledging an overcount by approximately 30 fatalities. The revised tally aligns with state figures, painting a clearer picture of the storm’s impact on the region. Previously, county officials reported that 72 lives were lost due to the historic storm. However, updated figures provided by the state show only 42 storm-related deaths in the county, …