LENOIR, NC (March 16, 2021) — Here is the COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
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The number of people vaccinated in Caldwell County continues to increase. As of today, 26,100 vaccines have been administered in the county.
According to NCDHHS, 18.9% people in Caldwell County are partially vaccinated, just slightly lower than the state rate of 19.9%. Caldwell County ranks second in the Unifour area for the percentage of people partially vaccinated. Burke leads the area with 19.3% people partially vaccinated, 18.7% in Alexander, and 18.2% in Catawba County.
The state recently introduced an appointment scheduler as part of its vaccine software update. The scheduler will allow individuals to schedule their vaccine appointments online. Caldwell County plans to implement the scheduler on Monday after staff works through the waiting list. People without computer access can call 828-426-8486 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
To learn more about vaccination through Caldwell UNC Health Care, visit YourShot.org or call 828-757-6487. Information about scheduling an appointment at Walgreens can be found on their website.
The number of cases reported daily continues to remain low. Fewer than 20 cases have been reported daily for the past 10 days. Three outbreaks remain open in the county, and the cluster associated with South Caldwell’s Football team has been closed.
CCHD COVID Dashboard 03-16-2021
Daily Infections Projection
Updated March 11, 2021
By the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
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Caldwell County Positivity Rate
(as of 03-16-2021)
3.8%
Vaccinations
Caldwell County
First Doses Administered: 15,502
Second Doses Administered: 10,598
Percentage First Doses: 18.9%
Percentage Second Doses: 12.9%
As of March 16, 2021
(This data includes doses administered by the Caldwell County Health Department
and Caldwell UNC Health Care.)
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(09-29-2019 to 05-16-2020) 186
(09-27-2020 to 05-08-2021) 6
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Vaccination rollout plan
(DEEPER DIVE: Phase 1a. Health care workers
fighting COVID-19 & Long-Term Care)
The Caldwell County Health Department has started vaccinating people age 75 and older for COVID-19. While vaccinations are given by appointment only, they will add names to the waiting list. To sign up for the waiting list, visit vaccine.caldwellcountync.org. People that are 75 and older can call (828) 426-8486 or (828) 426-8605. Please note, these phone lines are extremely busy. The Health Department staff will call to schedule the appointments. Vaccinations are being given inside at the Health Department.
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Dr. John Campbell
Provides daily COVID-19 updates
