The Town Of Appalachia Has Set Up A Barricade Around The Appalachia Towers Building To Stop The Spread Of COVID-19. In A Joint Statement Released Friday Norton And Wise County Officials Said The Measures Are Being Taken After Multiple People Tested Positive In The Town. Anyone Who Crosses The Police Line Without Authorization Can Be Charged With A Crime. The Protective Zone Will Be In Place For 14 Days Or Until Restrictions Are Lifted By The CDC And The Director Of Lenowisco Health.