Caldwell County learned of its 17th COVID-19-related death today. The patient, who was over the age of 75, was reported to have underlying conditions. To be counted by the county as a COVID-19-related death, the death certificate must list COVID-19 as a cause of death and the patient must have tested positive for the virus prior to their death.
Nine COVID-19 cases were reported to the Health Department today — four in the 28645 Zip code, three in 28630, and two in 28638. Two patients are between 18 and 24; two are between 25 and 49; three are between 50 and 64; and two patients are between 65 and 74.
For information about Coronavirus, visit www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19 or call the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 828-426-8605. For statistical information, visit www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19/dashboard
