53rd COVID-19-Related Death Reported

December 12, 2020

Laboratory-Confirmed Cases			Cases Reported				Recovered Patients							Active Patients
4336			39				2473							1810
Deaths			Hospitalized				Active Outbreaks							Active Clusters
53			35				6							3
Tests Conducted					Total Negative						Positivity Rate
40,728					35,235						10.65%
28645	28630	28638		28601		28611		28667		28606		28655			28624		28605
2391	1094	654		108		43		19		7		18			1		1
0-17			18-24				25-49		50-64				65-74			75+
545			493				1532		1017				443			306

Today, Caldwell County learned of its 53^rd COVID-19-related death. The patient was between the ages of 50 and 64, hospitalized, and was reported to have underlying health conditions.

Thirty-nine cases were reported today — 16 in the 28645 Zip code, 14 in 28630, six in 28638, and three in 28601. Four patients are under the age of 17; five are between 18 and 24; 15 are between 25 and 49; 10 patients are between 50 and 64; two patients are between 65 and 74; and three patients are over the age of 75.

This week, 489 cases have been reported. It is the highest weekly total of cases since the pandemic began and a 32% increase over the number of cases reported last week. Caldwell County again reminds people to follow the 3Ws – wear a mask, wash your hands, and wait six feet apart. Also, if you are sick, please stay at home.

For more 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.