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COVID-19 Cluster Reported at Caldwell County Courthouse

September 8, 2020

Laboratory-Confirmed Cases

Cases Reported Today

Recovered Patients

Active Patients

1494

2

916

554

Deaths

Hospitalized

Active Outbreaks

Active Clusters

24

21

3

2

Total Tested

Total Negative

% Patients Tested Positive

20,423

18,293

7.32%

CASES BY ZIP CODE

28606

28645

28630

28638

28601

28667

28611

28655

2

839

386

208

34

7

17

1

CASES BY AGE

0-17

18-24

25-49

50-64

65-74

75+

211

153

533

337

163

97

CASES BY RACE

White

African American

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian

 

71.62%

6.29%

21.57%

0.44%

0.09%

 

 

Today, Caldwell County Health Department identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the Caldwell County Courthouse and learned of two COVID-19-related deaths.

Five COVID-19 cases are linked to the courthouse. NC Department of Health and Human Services defines a cluster as a minimum of five cases with illness onset or initial positive results within a 14-day period and a plausible epidemiological link between cases.

Caldwell County Health Department and court officials have worked closely together to stop the spread of the virus in the facility.

"We are aware of the situation and are following the guidelines of the CDC in dealing with the virus,” said District Attorney Scott Reilly. "We continue to follow Judge (Robert) Ervin's order in regard to social distancing in the courthouse as we attempt to maintain functions of the courts without putting members of the public at risk. We wish all those affected by COVID-19 a speedy recovery.""

Anyone who has visited the Caldwell County Courthouse in the last 10 days should monitor for COVID-like symptoms. Symptoms, which may appear two to 14 days after exposure, include:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

The county’s 23rd and 24th deaths were reported today. Both patients were over the age of 75, had been hospitalized, and were reported to have underlying health conditions.

Two cases were reported today both in the 28630 Zip and between the 25 and 49.

For information about Coronavirus, visit www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19 or call the Emergency Operations Center at 828-426-8605. For statistical information, visit www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19/dashboard.

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