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Health officials identify cluster of COVID-19 cases at courthouse in Lenoir

LENOIR, N.C. — Health officials in Caldwell County are encouraging visitors to the courthouse in Lenoir to monitor their symptoms as of Wednesday night.

This comes after they identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases involving bailiffs, clerks and attorneys at the courthouse.

“I heard about and it concerns me but you have to come to court. I feel like it’s the Lord’s will it’s gonna be the Lords will so that’s how it works," resident Alicia Lail said.

>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Dave Faherty went to the courthouse to find out the safety measures that are in place.