Coronavirus Update: Here's Where Iredell's 60 Cases Are Located

IREDELL COUNTY, NC — There are now 60 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Iredell County, county health officials said Wednesday afternoon. The update comes hours after the Iredell County Health Department announced the county's first coronavirus-related death.

As of Wednesday morning, there were at least 3,426 COVID-19 cases in North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported. The death toll also rose overnight, according to officials, who say COVID-19 is responsible for at least 53 deaths in the state.

SEE ALSO: First Coronavirus Death Reported In Iredell County

Iredell County's neighbor to the south, Mecklenburg County, leads the state in its number of cases. At least 810 cases confirmed and six deaths reported as of April 7.

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In Iredell County, health officials are grouping cases into three regions of the county: North, Central and South.

Here's a breakdown of where cases are emerging as of April 7, according to the Iredell County Department of Health:

North Region (zip codes 27020, 27028, 27055, 28625, 28634, 28636, 28660, 28689 ad 28678)

• 11 cases

Central Region (zip codes 27013, 28166, 28677)

• 11 cases

South Region (zip codes 28036, 28115, 28117, 28125)

• 38 cases

Slightly more than half of the cases — 52 percent — are male, county health officials said.

According to county health data, the age group with the most coronavirus cases is 50 to 64 year olds with 38 percent of all Iredell cases, followed by 25 to 49 year olds with 32 percent of the cases. Those 65 and older make up 15 percent of patients in Iredell County.

In an attempt to provide as much information to our readers as possible, Patch is publishing a county-by-county breakdown of the coronavirus cases in 90 of North Carolina's 100 counties, along with the number of cases by county and the number of deaths based upon data released by NC DHHS in its morning update:

The Iredell County Health Department has said county residents who have mild coronavirus symptoms do not need testing and should stay home and recover instead of seeking one. The change in testing recommendation comes as pressure continues to ramp up on healthcare resources statewide.

"We must do all we can to protect our health care workers and first responders. We are only at the beginning of community transmission. These critical services are necessary to protect the health and safety of others," Jane Hinson, Iredell County Health Director, said in a statement.

The spread of COVID-19 has prompted the Mooresville Police Department to alter public accessibility to the building, the department announced Friday.

"Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mooresville Police Department Lobby will be CLOSED to the public beginning Monday, March 30th, 2020 until further notice," MPD said.

Here's what MPD said about the lobby closure:

• If you need law enforcement assistance, you may utilize the grey phone to the right of the next set of interior doors and you will be connected to Mooresville Police Department Communications.
• If you need to speak with the Records division to obtain a copy of an accident or incident report, please call 704-664-3311 and ask to be transferred to Records. If you are transferred to Records and must leave a voicemail – please speak clearly and leave the following information so we can better assist you with your request: First & last name, report number, phone number, email address where report can be sent to or physical mailing address.
• If you need to pick up property from Evidence, please call 704-664-3311 and ask to speak with an Evidence Technician. Property pick-up will be done by appointment ONLY at this time.
• As always, if you have an emergency or need emergency assistance, please dial 911.

What's Open, Closed In Mooresville During Coronavirus Shutdowns

The Town of Mooresville also announced that community donations to first responders would no longer be accepted.

"As always, the Town of Mooresville is grateful to the community for their strong support of our first responders," the town said on its Facebook page. "While we appreciate the kind gesture of residents and restaurants making food for our police and fire departments, as well as our other front line employees, we are not accepting donations at this time out of an abundance of caution.

"Town facilities, including the lobbies of our police and fire departments, are currently closed to help limit interactions, for the protection of both our first responders, who may be exposed to COVID-19 on calls, and our residents, who we don't want to be exposed while doing something nice. Thank you for your understanding," the town said.

Mooresville has closed all town buildings to the public. The move prompted the addition of a new payment drop box at the Public Operations Center, located at 2523 Charlotte Highway. That location is in addition to the existing drop box located at Town Hall, located at 413 North Main Street.

"Additionally, with many of our residents currently facing uncertainty about their financial situations, the Town of Mooresville would like to announce that late penalties from our business department will be waived for our customers at this time, and water/sewer services will not be cut off," the town announced. "If you are having difficulties making a payment, please call 704-663-3800 to speak with a representative about arranging a payment plan."

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