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December Marks Busiest Month Since Pandemic Began

January 1, 2021

Laboratory-Confirmed Cases

Cases Reported

Recovered Patients

Active Patients

5974

114

2978

2919

Deaths

Hospitalized

Active Outbreaks

Active Clusters

77

58

7

5

Tests Conducted

Total Negative

Positivity Rate

46,865

39,795

12.75%

28645

28630

28638

28601

28611

28667

28606

28655

28624

28605

3383

1455

885

143

47

30

7

19

2

3

0-17

18-24

25-49

50-64

65-74

75+

704

664

2076

1403

654

473

December marked Caldwell County’s busiest month since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The number of cases reported, tests conducted, hospitalizations, and active cases all reached record highs.

A total of 2, 289 positive cases were reported during December, a 140 percent increase over the number reported in November. The county averaged 88.04 cases per day reported per day during December, compared to 39.75 in November and 33.41 in October.

Testing also increased during December. During the month, 9,749 tests were conducted, a 45 percent increase over November.

The positivity rate for December was 23.48 percent compared to 14.18 percent in November and 12.32 percent in October. Hospitalizations and the number of active cases also reached record highs during December.

“As we see cases increase, it is imperative that we work together to protect each other from the spread of COVID-19,” said Caldwell County Public Health Director Anna Martin. “I urge everyone to continue following the 3 Ws — wear a face covering, wait six feet apart, and wash your hands — and minimize interaction with people outside of your household.”

Today, 114 cases — 64 in the 28645 Zip code, 30 in 28630, seven in 28638, one in 28601, one in 28611, and one in 28667 — were reported. Fourteen patients are under the age of 17; five are between 18 and 24; 39 are between 25 and 49; 36 patients are between 50 and 64; 11 patients are between 65 and 74; and nine patients are over the age of 75.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, call (828) 426-8486. To learn more about the virus in general, 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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