COVID-19 Press Releases

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Gov. Cooper Announces Students And Educators Will Not Return To School Buildings For The Remainder Of This School Year
https://caldwelljournal.com/gov-cooper-announces-students-and-educators-will-not-return-to-school-buildings-for-the-remainder-of-this-school-year/

Thursday, April 23, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #31 (April 23, 2020)…One New Coronavirus Case
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-31-april-23-2020one-new-coronavirus-case/

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Governor Extends Stay At Home Order Through May 8, Plans Three Phase Lifting Of Restrictions Based On Virus Trends
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-extends-stay-at-home-order-through-may-8-plans-three-phase-lifting-of-restrictions-based-on-virus-trends/

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #30 (April 22, 2020)…Three New Coronavirus Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-30-april-22-2020three-new-coronavirus-cases/

Tuesday, April 21, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #29 (April 21, 2020)…No New Coronavirus Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-29-april-21-2020no-new-coronavirus-cases/

Tuesday, April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Impact On NCDOT Revenues Forces Delays Of Most Projects
https://caldwelljournal.com/covid-19-impact-on-ncdot-revenues-forces-delays-of-most-projects/

Monday, April 20, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #28 (April 20, 2020)…No New Coronavirus Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-28-april-20-2020no-new-coronavirus-cases/

Saturday, April 18, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #27 (April 18, 2020)…Two New Coronavirus Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-27-april-18-2020two-new-coronavirus-cases/

Friday, April 17, 2020
Wildlife Commission Director Urges Continued Compliance With COVID-19 Restrictions
https://caldwelljournal.com/wildlife-commission-director-urges-continued-compliance-with-covid-19-restrictions/

Friday, April 17, 2020
CCC&TI Uses 3-D Printing Technology To Help Local Health Care Workers
https://caldwelljournal.com/cccti-uses-3-d-printing-technology-to-help-local-health-care-workers/

Thursday, April 16, 2020
LENOIR, NC (April 16, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Thursday, April 16, 2020.
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-25-april-16-2020two-new-coronavirus-cases/

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #24 (April 15, 2020)…Number Of Coronavirus Cases Remains At 19
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-24-april-15-2020number-of-coronavirus-cases-remains-at-19/

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #23 (April 14, 2020)…Number Of Coronavirus Cases Remains At 19
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-23-april-14-2020number-of-coronavirus-cases-remains-at-19/

Monday, April 13, 2020
Pisgah National Forest Temporarily Shutting Down Dispersed Camping And Several Roads And Trails
https://caldwelljournal.com/pisgah-national-forest-temporarily-shutting-down-dispersed-camping-and-several-roads-and-trails/

Monday, April 13, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #22 (April 13, 2020)…12 COVID-19 Patients Recovered
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-22-april-13-202012-covid-19-patients-recovered/

Monday, April 13, 2020
Treasury, IRS To Launch “Get My Payment” Web App
https://caldwelljournal.com/treasury-irs-to-launch-get-my-payment-web-app/

Saturday, April 11, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #21 (April 11, 2020)…Two New Positive COVID-19 Cases (Total 19)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-21-april-11-2020one-new-positive-covid-19-case-total-18/

Friday, April 10, 2020
Town Of Granite Falls Utility Billing Update
https://caldwelljournal.com/town-of-granite-falls-utility-billing-update/

Friday, April 10, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #20 (April 10, 2020)…Two New Positive COVID-19 Cases (Total 17)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-20-april-10-2020two-new-positive-covid-19-cases-total-17/

Thursday, April 9, 2020
Governor Cooper Signs Order To Tighten Social Distancing Measures, Strengthen Long-Term Care Rules And Streamline Unemployment Benefits Process
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-signs-order-to-tighten-social-distancing-measures-strengthen-long-term-care-rules-and-streamline-unemployment-benefits-process/

Thursday, April 9, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #19 (April 9, 2020)…Three New Positive COVID-19 Cases (Total 15)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-19-april-9-2020three-new-positive-covid-19-cases-total-15/

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #18 (April 8, 2020)…One New Positive COVID-19 Case (Total 12)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-18-april-8-2020one-new-positive-covid-19-cases-total-12/

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
One New Case Of Covid-19 Identified In Catawba County (Total 28)
https://caldwelljournal.com/one-new-case-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county-total-28/

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #17 (April 7, 2020)…No New Positive COVID-19 Cases (Total 11)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-17-april-7-2020no-new-positive-covid-19-cases-total-11/

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Catawba County Public Health Provides Answers To Common Coronavirus Questions
https://caldwelljournal.com/catawba-county-public-health-provides-answers-to-common-coronavirus-questions/

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Scam Alert: Watch Out For Three NEW Coronavirus Scams
https://caldwelljournal.com/scam-alert-watch-out-for-three-new-coronavirus-scams/

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Two New Cases Of Covid-19 Identified In Catawba County (Total 27)
https://caldwelljournal.com/two-new-cases-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county-total-27/

Monday, April 6, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #16 (April 6, 2020)…No New Positive COVID-19 Cases (Total 11)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-16-april-6-2020no-new-positive-covid-19-cases-total-11/

Monday, April 6, 2020
North Carolina COVID-19 Modeling Shows Social Distancing Necessary To Slow The Spread And Preserve Hospital Capacity To Save Lives
https://caldwelljournal.com/north-carolina-covid-19-modeling-shows-social-distancing-necessary-to-slow-the-spread-and-preserve-hospital-capacity-to-save-lives/

Monday, April 6, 2020
1 New Case Of Covid-19 Identified In Catawba County
https://caldwelljournal.com/1-new-case-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county/

Sunday, April 5, 2020
New IHME COVID-19 Forecasts Find Lower Hospital Bed Need, Epidemics Starting To Peak Confirm Social Distancing Works
https://caldwelljournal.com/new-ihme-covid-19-forecasts-find-lower-hospital-bed-need-epidemics-starting-to-peak-confirm-social-distancing-works/

Sunday, April 5, 2020
2 New Cases Of Covid-19 Identified In Catawba County (Total 24)
https://caldwelljournal.com/2-new-cases-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county-total-24/

Saturday, April 4, 2020
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley And Attorney General Josh Stein Release Joint Statement Regarding Domestic Violence During COVID-19
https://caldwelljournal.com/chief-justice-cheri-beasley-and-attorney-general-josh-stein-release-joint-statement-regarding-domestic-violence-during-covid-19/

Saturday, April 4, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #15 (April 4, 2020)…More Confirmed Cases In Caldwell County (Total 11)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-15-april-4-2020more-confirmed-cases-in-caldwell-county-total-11/

Saturday, April 4, 2020
2 New Cases Of COVID-19 Identified In Catawba County (Total 22)
https://caldwelljournal.com/2-new-cases-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county-total-22/

Friday, April 3, 2020
CALDWELL UNC HEALTH CARE Expands Respiratory Diagnostic Clinic Services
https://caldwelljournal.com/caldwell-unc-health-care-expands-respiratory-diagnostic-clinic-services/

Friday, April 3, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #14 (April 3, 2020)…More Confirmed Cases In Caldwell County (Total 5)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-14-april-3-2020more-confirmed-cases-in-caldwell-county-total-5/

Friday, April 3, 2020
Catawba County Announces Its First Death Associated With Covid-19
https://caldwelljournal.com/catawba-county-announces-its-first-death-associated-with-covid-19/

Thursday, April 2, 2020
Caldwell Hospice Thanks Community For Continued Help
https://caldwelljournal.com/caldwell-hospice-thanks-community-for-continued-help/

Thursday, April 2, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #13 (April 2, 2020)…No New Confirmed Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-13-april-2-2020no-new-confirmed-cases/

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #12 (April 1, 2020)…No New Confirmed Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-12-april-1-2020no-new-confirmed-cases/

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order To Prohibit Utility Disconnections In The Wake Of COVID-19
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-signs-executive-order-to-prohibit-utility-disconnections-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Attorney General Josh Stein Releases Resources For Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic
https://caldwelljournal.com/attorney-general-josh-stein-releases-resources-for-parents-during-covid-19-pandemic/

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Caldwell County Law Enforcement Agencies Statement Regarding The Recent Stay At Home Order
https://caldwelljournal.com/caldwell-county-law-enforcement-agencies-statement-regarding-the-recent-stay-at-home-order/

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #11 (March 31, 2020)…No New Confirmed Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-11-march-31-2020no-new-confirmed-cases/

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
N.C. Strawberry Growers Adapt Operations To COVID-19 Restrictions
https://caldwelljournal.com/n-c-strawberry-growers-adapt-operations-to-covid-19-restrictions/

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Two New Cases Of Covid-19 Reported In Catawba County (Total 16)
https://caldwelljournal.com/two-new-cases-of-covid-19-reported-in-catawba-county-total-16/

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
CCC&TI Campuses Will Remain Closed Through April 29
https://caldwelljournal.com/cccti-campuses-will-remain-closed-through-april-29/

Monday, March 30, 2020
DPI Teams Up With UNC-TV To Support Their At Home Learning Initiative
https://caldwelljournal.com/dpi-teams-up-with-unc-tv-to-support-their-at-home-learning-initiative/

Monday, March 30, 2020
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order To Get Equipment To Healthcare Workers, Schools, Local Governments
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-signs-executive-order-to-get-equipment-to-healthcare-workers-schools-local-governments/

Monday, March 30, 2020
Update From Caldwell County Schools
https://caldwelljournal.com/update-from-caldwell-county-schools/

Monday, March 30, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #10 (March 30, 2020)…No New Confirmed Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-10-march-30-2020no-new-confirmed-cases/

Monday, March 30, 2020
Senator Thom Tillis Releases Information To Assist North Carolinians With Questions On Direct Checks, Small Business Assistance
https://caldwelljournal.com/senator-thom-tillis-releases-information-to-assist-north-carolinians-with-questions-on-direct-checks-small-business-assistance/

Monday, March 30, 2020
CONSUMER ALERT: Hang Up On Robocall Coronavirus Scams
https://caldwelljournal.com/consumer-alert-hang-up-on-robocall-coronavirus-scams/

Sunday, March 29, 2020
Governor Cooper Announces First COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Will Be Paid This Week
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-announces-first-covid-19-unemployment-benefits-will-be-paid-this-week/

Sunday, March 29, 2020
Two New Cases Of COVID-19 Identified In Catawba County (Total 14)
https://caldwelljournal.com/two-new-cases-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county-total-14/

Saturday, March 28, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #9 (March 28, 2020)…No New Confirmed Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-9-march-28-2020no-new-confirmed-cases/

Friday, March 27, 2020
Blue Ridge Energy Launches “In This Together” Campaign To Assist Families Affected By COVID-19 Financial Hardships
https://caldwelljournal.com/blue-ridge-energy-launches-in-this-together-campaign-to-assist-families-affected-by-covid-19-financial-hardships/

Friday, March 27, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #8 (March 27, 2020)…Stay-At-Home Order Takes Effect Monday
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-8-march-27-2020stay-at-home-order-takes-effect-monday/

Friday, March 27, 2020
Governor Cooper Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order Until April 29
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-announces-statewide-stay-at-home-order-until-april-29/

Thursday, March 27, 2020
Fifth Watauga County Resident Tests Positive For COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
https://caldwelljournal.com/fifth-watauga-county-resident-tests-positive-for-covid-19-novel-coronavirus/

Friday, March 27, 2020
One New Case Of COVID-19 Identified In Catawba County (Total Of 10)
https://caldwelljournal.com/one-new-case-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county-total-of-10/

Friday, March 27, 2020
Governor Cooper Announces Texting Tool To Access Food For Children
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-announces-texting-tool-to-access-food-for-children/

Friday, March 27, 2020
National Forests In North Carolina Temporarily Shutting Down All Recreation Facilities
https://caldwelljournal.com/national-forests-in-north-carolina-temporarily-shutting-down-all-recreation-facilities/

Thursday, March 26, 2020
Op-Ed From UNC Health’s CEO Dr. Wesley Burks: Health Systems In Dire Need Of Personal Protective Equipment
https://caldwelljournal.com/op-ed-from-unc-healths-ceo-dr-wesley-burks-health-systems-in-dire-need-of-personal-protective-equipment/

Thursday, March 26, 2020
Residents Asked To Reconsider Burning Yard Debris Due To Spring Wildfire Season And COVID-19 Pandemic
https://caldwelljournal.com/residents-asked-to-reconsider-burning-yard-debris-due-to-spring-wildfire-season-and-covid-19-pandemic/

Thursday, March 26, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #7 (March 26, 2020)…Caldwell County Has No New Positive COVID-19 Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-7-march-26-2020-caldwell-county-has-no-new-positive-covid-19-cases/

Thursday, March 26, 2020
Caldwell Hospice Needs Your Help!
https://caldwelljournal.com/caldwell-hospice-needs-your-help/

Thursday, March 26, 2020
Five New Cases Of COVID-19 Identified In Catawba County (9 Total)
https://caldwelljournal.com/five-new-cases-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county-9-total/

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Google Donates Chromebooks To Help CCC&TI Students
https://caldwelljournal.com/google-donates-chromebooks-to-help-cccti-students/

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #6 (March 25, 2020)…Caldwell County Has Two New Positive COVID-19 Cases
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-6-march-25-2020caldwell-county-has-two-new-positive-covid-19-cases/

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
North Carolina Reports First COVID-19 Associated Deaths
https://caldwelljournal.com/north-carolina-reports-first-covid-19-associated-deaths/

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Be Wary Of Door-To-Door Coronavirus Scammers
https://caldwelljournal.com/be-wary-of-door-to-door-coronavirus-scammers/

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Governor Cooper Directs Funding To Schools To Teach And Feed Students During COVID-19
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-directs-funding-to-schools-to-teach-and-feed-students-during-covid-19/

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Governor Cooper Requests Major Disaster Declaration For COVID-19
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-requests-major-disaster-declaration-for-covid-19/

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Burke County’s First Positive COVID-19 Case
https://caldwelljournal.com/burke-countys-first-positive-covid-19-case/

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #5 (March 24, 2020)…Caldwell County Has First Confirmed COVID-19 Case
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-5-march-24-2020-caldwell-county-has-first-confirmed-covid-19-case/

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Third Watauga County Resident Tests Positive For COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
https://caldwelljournal.com/third-watauga-county-resident-tests-positive-for-covid-19-novel-coronavirus/

Monday, March 23, 2020
Joint Statement Of The State Board Of Education And State Superintendent Mark Johnson Regarding The Extended Closure Of Public Schools As Instructional Settings For K-12 Students
https://caldwelljournal.com/joint-statement-of-the-state-board-of-education-and-state-superintendent-mark-johnson-regarding-the-extended-closure-of-public-schools-as-instructional-settings-for-k-12-students/

Monday, March 23, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #4 (March 23, 2020)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-4-march-23-2020/

Monday, March 23, 2020
Need Assistance? Call 2-1-1
https://caldwelljournal.com/need-assistance-call-2-1-1/

Monday, March 23, 2020
Three New Cases Of COVID-19 Identified In Catawba County (Total Now 4)
https://caldwelljournal.com/three-new-cases-of-covid-19-identified-in-catawba-county-total-now-4/

Monday, March 23, 2020
Governor Cooper Extends School Closure Date To May; Orders Group Limit To 50 People
https://caldwelljournal.com/governor-cooper-extends-school-closure-date-to-may-orders-group-limit-to-50-people/

Monday, March 23, 2020
UPDATE…Public Schools Will Be Closed For In-Person Instruction Through May 15, 2020
https://caldwelljournal.com/update-public-schools-will-be-closed-for-in-person-instruction-through-may-15-2020/

Sunday, March 22, 2020
CCHD COVID-19 Update #3 (March 22, 2020)
https://caldwelljournal.com/cchd-covid-19-update-3-march-22-2020/

Saturday, March 21, 2020
Caldwell UNC Health Care Implements COVID-19 Plan Diagnostic Respiratory Clinic
https://caldwelljournal.com/caldwell-unc-health-care-implements-covid-19-plan-diagnostic-respiratory-clinic/

Friday, March 20, 2020
Positive Case Of COVID-19 Announced In Catawba County
https://caldwelljournal.com/positive-case-of-covid-19-announced-in-catawba-county/

Friday, March 20, 2020
Attorney General Stein Commends Utilities Commission Decision To Help Customers During COVID-19 Crisis
https://caldwelljournal.com/attorney-general-josh-stein-commends-utilities-commission-decision-to-help-customers-during-covid-19-crisis/

Thursday, March 19, 2020
CCS Restricting Visitors On Campuses And Educational Sites
https://caldwelljournal.com/ccs-restricting-visitors-on-campuses-and-educational-sites/

Thursday, March 19, 2020
Update On School Closure And Instruction
https://caldwelljournal.com/update-on-school-closure-and-instruction/

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
No Positive Tests For COVID-19 In Caldwell County As Of This Afternoon
https://caldwelljournal.com/no-positive-tests-for-covid-19-in-caldwell-county-as-of-this-afternoon/

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Caldwell County Declares A State Of Emergency
https://caldwelljournal.com/caldwell-county-declares-a-state-of-emergency/

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Senate Passes Tillis-Supported Families First Coronavirus Response Act
https://caldwelljournal.com/senate-passes-tillis-supported-families-first-coronavirus-response-act/

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
CCC&TI Online Instruction Resumes March 23; Campuses Will Close Through March 31
https://caldwelljournal.com/ccc-campuses-will-close-through-march-31/

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Granite Falls Declares A State Of Emergency Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
https://caldwelljournal.com/granite-falls-declares-a-state-of-emergency-due-to-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Attorney General Josh Stein Urges North Carolinians To Watch Out For Coronavirus Scams
https://caldwelljournal.com/attorney-general-josh-stein-urges-north-carolinians-to-watch-out-for-coronavirus-scams/

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
City Of Lenoir Declares State Of Emergency
https://caldwelljournal.com/city-of-lenoir-declares-state-of-emergency/

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
NCDMV Announces Driver License Office Changes During COVID-19 Outbreak
https://caldwelljournal.com/ncdmv-announces-driver-license-office-changes-during-covid-19-outbreak/

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
School Buses Remain On The Road – Watch For Stops!
https://caldwelljournal.com/school-buses-remain-on-the-road-watch-for-stops/

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
North Carolina To Close Restaurants And Bars For Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout And Delivery Operations To Continue
https://caldwelljournal.com/north-carolina-to-close-restaurants-and-bars-for-dine-in-customers-allow-takeout-and-delivery-operations-to-continue/

Monday, March 16, 2020
Town of Boone declares state of emergency due to spread of COVID-19
https://www.wjhl.com/local-coronavirus-coverage/town-of-boone-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-spread-of-covid-19/

Monday, March 16, 2020
Statement From Second Harvest Food Bank Of Northwest NC
https://caldwelljournal.com/statement-from-second-harvest-food-bank-of-northwest-nc/

Monday, March 16, 2020
Granite Falls McDonald’s Pitching In
https://caldwelljournal.com/granite-falls-mcdonalds-pitching-in/

Monday, March 16, 2020
School District Provides Meals During Closure
https://caldwelljournal.com/school-district-provides-meals-during-closure/

Monday, March 16, 2020
CCC&TI Cobra Athletics:  Announcement From NJCAA-Cancellation Of Spring Sports For The Remainder Of The Academic Year
https://caldwelljournal.com/cccti-cobra-athletics-announcement-from-njcaa-cancellation-of-spring-sports-for-the-remainder-of-the-academic-year/

Monday, March 16, 2020
NC Representative Destin Hall Shares Update On COVID-19 Response
https://caldwelljournal.com/nc-representative-destin-hall-shares-update-on-covid-19-response/

Monday, March 16, 2020
Best Remedy For COVID-19 Is Prevention
https://caldwelljournal.com/best-remedy-for-covid-19-is-prevention/

Sunday, March 15, 2020
Boone-based Samaritan’s Purse worker tests positive for COVID-19
https://www.wbtv.com/2020/03/15/boone-based-samaritans-purse-worker-tests-positive-covid-/

Sunday, March 15, 2020