The number of recovered COVID-19 patients in Caldwell County has increased to 340. To be counted as recovered and be eligible to return to work, patients must meet all of the following criteria:
- At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared
- At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications
- Improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath)
Seventeen COVID-19 cases were reported today in Caldwell County, 10 in the 28645 Zip code, five in 28630, and two in 28638. Four patients are under the age of 17; two are between 18 and 24; seven are between 25 and 49; one is between 50 and 64; two are between 65 and 74; and one patient is over the age of 75.
One additional case of COVID-19 was reported at Brockford Inn Assisted Living. The total number of cases at the facility now stands at 61 (42 residents and 19 employees).
For 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. For statistical information, visit www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19/dashboard. Resources are available in Spanish at www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19/enfermedades-coronavirus-2019-respuesta-covid-19.
