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Long-term care connection accounts for high mortality rate in county

Chart shows Covid-19 cases and number of deaths in North Carolina counties with at least 100 cases. [HENDERSONVILLE LIGHTNING GRAPHIC]

By Bill Moss, Published: April 20, 2020

Henderson County has the highest Covid-19 mortality rate among North Carolina counties with at least 100 cases, based on the reported death toll of 12 as of Saturday, primarily because of its older population and the fact that every fatality so far has been associated with a long-term care facility.

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