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22 COVID-19 Cases Reported Today

October 15, 2020

Laboratory-Confirmed Cases

Cases Reported

Recovered Patients

Active Patients

2084

22

1188

844

Deaths

Hospitalized

Active Outbreaks

Active Clusters

30

12

3

5

Total Tested

Total Negative

% Patients Tested Positive

26,100

23,546

7.90%

28645

28630

28638

28601

28611

28667

28606

28655

28624

28605

1142

539

305

52

24

12

5

4

1

0

CASES BY AGE

0-17

18-24

25-49

50-64

65-74

75+

283

230

744

468

233

126

CASES BY RACE

White

African American

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian

Multi-Racial

76.12%

5.02%

17.61%

0.38%

0.05%

0.81%

Twenty-two COVID-19 cases were reported today — 12 in the 28645 Zip code, six in 28630, three in the 28638, and one in 28601. Three patients are under the age of 17; two are between the ages of 18 and 24; eight patients are between 25 and 49; eight patients are between 50 and 64; and one is between 65 and 74.

During October, Caldwell County has experienced an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. So far this month, the county is averaging 28.54 new cases per day. To give comparison, the average daily case count in April was 1.23, in May 4.15, in June 9.21, in July 24.46, in August 15.36, and 10.80 in September.

“We must continue to work together to protect ourselves and our loved ones. While not all of us risk a severe case of the virus, we all risk getting and spreading the virus to others – maybe without realizing we’re sick,” said Caldwell County Public Health Director Anna Martin. “If we want to get back to overall health, we to continue taking precautions like washing hands frequently, staying six feet from others and wearing a face covering in public.”

Additional Information

Caldwell Hospice will host a virtual discussion about the grief process and how it has been further complicated by COVID-19 on Monday, October 26, 2020, at 12 noon via Zoom. To enroll in this educational event, please RSVP by calling 828.754.0101 or emailing ksetzer@caldwellhospice.org. To learn more about grief support services, call or visit www.caldwellhospice.org or Facebook.

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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