Health Department Begins Vaccinating People 75 and Older

January 6, 2021

Laboratory-Confirmed Cases			Cases Reported				Recovered Patients							Active Patients
6540			101				3066							3395
Deaths			Hospitalized				Active Outbreaks							Active Clusters
79			49				8							5
Tests Conducted					Total Negative						Positivity Rate
48,442					40,676						13.50%
28645	28630	28638		28601		28611		28667		28606		28655			28624		28605
3692	1603	966		164		51		30		9		20			2		3
0-17			18-24				25-49		50-64				65-74			75+
761			724				2269		1551				711			524

Today, Caldwell County Health Department moved into Phase 1b of the state’s vaccination plan, vaccinating people age 75 and older.

Currently, the department is scheduling appointments with people on the waiting list, and appointments are required to receive the vaccine.

People 75 and older who wish to be vaccinated can call (828) 426-8486 or the EOC at (828) 426-8605 to be added to the list. Please note, these phone lines are extremely busy, and you may not get through on the first try. Signups can also be completed online at vaccine.caldwellcountync.org.

Today, 101 cases — 67 in the 28645 Zip code, 26 in 28630, and 8 in 28638 — were reported. Nine patients are under the age of 17; 16 are between 18 and 24; 28 are between 25 and 49; 31 patients are between 50 and 64; eight patients are between 65 and 74; and nine patients are over the age of 75.

The county also learned of its 79^th death today. The patient was over the age of 75, had been hospitalized, and was reported to have underlying health conditions.

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.