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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 79th 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.

 

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