The Pennyrile District Health Department has announced one death linked to the virus in Caldwell County that occurred earlier this month.
The health department reported Tuesday afternoon a 49-year old female infected with the virus died on April 3.
There were no new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county Tuesday with only one new case reported between Friday and Monday. The latest case to test positive in Caldwell County was a 25-year old female who is recovering at home.