The Alexander County Health Department has reported that 152 people are in quarantine with COVID-19, with a cumulative total of 729 confirmed cases.
Thirteen (13) people are in the hospital.
There have been nine (9) deaths associated with the virus.
Of the 729 total cases, 555 people have recovered.
Due to COVID-19 exposure, the Alexander County Library’s main branch and Stony Point branch, along with the county license plate agency are temporarily closed.
On Wednesday, October 21, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina will remain in Phase 3 of the state’s reopening process for three more weeks due to a rise in COVID-19 trends. Citizens are encouraged to wear a cloth face covering when in public, maintain social distance, and practice good handwashing to help contain the spread of the virus.