Caldwell Reports its First COVID-19 Related Death

Caldwell County Public Health learned today about the first confirmed death in the county due to the COVID-19.

“It is with heavy hearts that we report the first death in Caldwell County. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,” said Anna Martin, Public Health Director. “While tragic, this first death in Caldwell County due to COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of staying at home and social distancing to slow the spread of this virus.”

COVID-19 remains a serious situation in Caldwell County and residents are encouraged to comply with the statewide orders.

“It is our goal to slow the spread of the virus in our community. We encourage everyone to help us by following all public health orders,” said Martin.

Steps that everyone can take to slow the spread of COVID-19 include:

·       Wear a cloth face covering

·       Wait 6-feet apart and avoid close contact.

·       Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer

·       Disinfect frequently touched surfaces

 For local information about Coronavirus, visit www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19 or call the Caldwell County Health Department Health Information Line at 828-426-8456 or the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 828-426-8605. Resources are available in Spanish at www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19/enfermedades-coronavirus-2019-respuesta-covid-19.