Three COVID-19 Cases Reported

Updated 8-13-2020                                                                                                                        

Three COVID-19 cases were reported to the Health Department today — two in the 28645 Zip code and one in 28630. One patient is between 18 and 24; one are between 25 and 49; and one patient is between 65 and 74.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 156 extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and childcare facilities. In typical years, proof of required immunizations and health assessments are required within 30 days of the first date of attendance of school. After the 30 days, children are to be excluded from school until the family provides documentation of requirements. This year, the 30-day "grace period" for all students will begin on October 1, 2020.

Additional Information

Caldwell County recently added 13 LifePak 15 monitor/defibrillators to the lifesaving equipment on its advanced life support ambulances and quick response vehicles. Purchased through a lease program with Stryker Emergency Care, the new LifePak 15s ensure all response vehicles, including the reserve units, are able to provide the same level of advanced service and join the LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Systems on all ALS apparatus within Caldwell County's System Plan.

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.