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Vaccination Information 
We are currently vaccinating adults age 65 and older.
Next Group:Frontline essential workers* 

The health department is currently keeping a list of people 65 and older  who wish to be vaccinated. To be added to the list, call (828) 426-8486 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Please note, the office will be closed for Martin Luther Jr. Day on Monday, January 18. You can sign up any time at vaccine.caldwellcountync.org. 

For more information about being vaccinated by Caldwell UNC Health Care, visit YourShot.org.

*The CDC defines frontline essential workers as first responders (e.g., firefighters and police officers), corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the education sector (teachers and support staff members) as well as child care workers.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness with symptoms similar to the flu. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate, but there have been cases of severe illness and death due to the virus. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Diarrhea

If a person has shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, difficulty breathing, blue lips, or confusion, they should call their doctor or 911 right away.

People who test positive for COVID-19 should quarantine. In the general community, quarantine can be ended if any of the following criteria are met:

  • 14 days of quarantine have been completed; or
  • 10 days of quarantine have been completed AND no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring; or
  • 7 days of quarantine have been completed AND no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring AND a negative test administered within 48 hours of the planned quarantine discontinuation (no earlier than day 5 of quarantine).

Additional information about quarantine can be found on the CDC website.

 

Caldwell County Schools COVID-19 Information
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How to Get a Free Face Covering

Ways to Protect Yourself

  • Practice social distancing by putting extra space between yourself and other people
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
  • Stay home if you are sick
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
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