UPDATE 05-11-2020 at 5:48pm: Caldwell County Reports First COVID-19 Death
Today, Caldwell County reported its first COVID-19-related death. In this case, the patient was under the age of 65 and had no reported underlying conditions.
“The loss of any patient is tragic, and this death points to the importance of taking every precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Caldwell County Public Health Director Anna Martin.
Steps that everyone can take to slow the spread of COVID-19 include:
• Wear a cloth face covering
• Wait 6-feet apart and avoid close contact.
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue away
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Stay home when you are sick except to seek medical care.
LENOIR, NC (May 11, 2020) at 4:27pm — Caldwell County Public Health learned today about the first confirmed death in the county due to the COVID-19.
“It is with heavy hearts that we report the first death in Caldwell County. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,” said Anna Martin, Public Health Director. “While tragic, this first death in Caldwell County due to COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of staying at home and social distancing to slow the spread of this virus.”
COVID-19 remains a serious situation in Caldwell County and residents are encouraged to comply with the statewide orders.
“It is our goal to slow the spread of the virus in our community. We encourage everyone to help us by following all public health orders,” said Martin.
Steps that everyone can take to slow the spread of COVID-19 include:
• Wear a cloth face covering
• Wait 6-feet apart and avoid close contact.
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
For local information about Coronavirus, visit here or call the Caldwell County Health Department Health Information Line at 828-426-8456 or the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 828-426-8605. Resources are available in Spanish here.