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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Visit the Rowan County Public Health COVID-19 webpage.
Visit NCDHHS COVID-19 Dashboard for local and state case counts and updates.
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by an orthopoxvirus typically found in West and Central Africa. The disease typically begins with a prodrome of fever, exhaustion, headache, and sometimes sore throat and cough.
Download Monkeypox FAQs (PDF)
Visit the NCDHHS Monkeypox webpage to view current case count and updates.