62 COVID-19 Cases Reported Today

Sixty-two cases were reported today — 30 in the 28645 Zip code, 21 in 28630, six in 28638, one in 28601, one in 28667, and three in 28611. Ten patients are under the age of 17; five are between 18 and 24; 20 are between 25 and 49; 13 patients are between 50 and 64;eight are between 65 and 74; and six are over the age of 75.

To slow the spread of COVID-19, NC DHHS recommends everyone follow these precautions:

• Wear a mask and maintain physical distance from people who do not live in your household
• Get a flu shot
• Get tested if symptomatic or if exposed to COVID-19
• Participate in contact tracing if called
• Avoid large gatherings and crowds
• If you must host or attend a gathering, limit attendance to 10 or fewer, host the gathering outdoors, and ventilate indoor spaces as much as possible
• Avoid non-essential travel

Additional Information

The Connelly Springs Road Convenience Site will be closed Friday, November 20, for maintenance. The site will reopen on Saturday, November 21, at 7 a.m.

Residents who experienced structural damage to their homes or businesses as a result of Hurricanes Zeta and Eta are asked to report those damages to Caldwell County Emergency Management. To file a report, email vmisenheimer@caldwellcountync.org or call 828.426.8605 between 8 am – 7 pm.

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.