LENOIR, NC (March 19, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases | COVID-19 Tests Conducted | People Under Isolation |
0 | 41 | 40 |
Updated at 4:30 p.m. March 19
Anyone who is tested for COVID-19 is placed on home isolation as a precaution. If the person tests positive, they must remain under isolation until they are fever free for 72 hours without medication and/or symptom free for 7 days.
People who are experiencing fever and symptoms like shortness of breath and cough should call their primary care provider, urgent care, or the Caldwell County Health Department to be screened. If the patient meets the criteria for testing, they will be directed to UNC Caldwell’s Respiratory Diagnostic Center or to the Health Department. If a patient is in respiratory distress, they should call 911.
Caldwell County Limits Access to Some County Buildings
Due to the health concerns associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and efforts to limit the possible transmission, Caldwell County Government has made the decision to close some of its buildings to the general public.
All County business shall be conducted via telephone, email, fax, or other virtual means to the greatest extent possible. Caldwell County will operate under normal business hours for critical county business only that cannot be done online or over the phone by appointment only.
For additional information on building closings, visit www.caldwellcountync.org/coronavirus-covid-19/limited-access-to-some-county-office-buildings.
Additional Event Information
For information about Coronavirus, call the Caldwell County Health Department Health Information Line at 828-426-8456.
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