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Statement from Lenoir County Public Schools regarding its response to the coronavirus outbreak

Statement from Lenoir County Public Schools regarding its response to the coronavirus outbreak

Neuse News
Coronavirus, Education, Local News

LCPS is monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and working with local and state public health agencies to develop plans to keep our schools, students and staffs safe. Currently, public health experts do not recommend schools be closed. Keeping our schools open contributes to the stability of the community, helps ensure food security for many of our students and provides a welcomed element of routine at a time when disruption seems to be the norm. Those advantages, however, are secondary to our commitment to school safety and our obligation to help stem the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Because the situation with coronavirus is evolving, LCPS plans and procedures will evolve. These are current directives as of March 13.

LCC releases statement on Coronavirus

LCC releases statement on Coronavirus

Neuse News
Education, Coronavirus

Lenoir Community College’s top priority is protecting the health of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The LCC Emergency Operations Planning Team has been active since the beginning of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. At this time, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus on Lenoir Community College campuses. However, based upon our discussions with local and state health officials, executive leadership in the North Carolina Community College System, and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, we are now implementing the following additional proactive and precautionary measures to reduce the spread of the disease, effective Monday, March 16, 2020.

Jones County Schools releases statement on COVID-19

Jones County Schools releases statement on COVID-19

Neuse News
Education, Coronavirus

As news continues to spread around the United States about the Coronavirus and the recent State of Emergency issued on Tuesday by Governor Roy Cooper, Jones County Schools is continuing to monitor information from federal, state, and local health officials. We want to assure the public that the district is being proactive in efforts to help prevent the spread of illness among our students and staff.

UPDATED: Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Rec releases official statement on Coronavirus

UPDATED: Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Rec releases official statement on Coronavirus

Neuse News
Local News, Coronavirus

UPDATE: In conjunction with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department has elected to follow suit and cancel all spring athletics programming, this includes Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Track and Field, Gymnastics, Tennis, and Volleyball.

More information regarding this cancellation will be provided as soon as possible.

NCHSAA suspends interscholastic athletics

NCHSAA suspends interscholastic athletics

Neuse News
Local News, Sports, Coronavirus

CHAPEL HILL, NC | The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors moved to suspend interscholastic athletics beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020 through at least Monday, April 6th, 2020. The NCHSAA Board of Directors will assess this situation regularly over the next few weeks. This includes all workouts, skill development, practices and contests.

John Hood: Virus response fits government’s role

John Hood: Virus response fits government’s role

John Hood
Columns, Coronavirus

The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China, and its subsequent spread around the globe, have produced serious consequences — medical, social, and economic. Thousands have already died, including dozens in the United States. Many more are seeking testing and treatment, putting tremendous strain on hospitals and clinics. Responding to such events is a core function of government in a free society.

Local health officials educate public about COVID-19, Coronavirus

Local health officials educate public about COVID-19, Coronavirus

Kristy Kelly
Local News, Coronavirus

To ensure the safety of the residents of Lenoir and surrounding counties, community partnerships are working together to educate and provide guidance surrounding COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. Included in this story are information and insights from Lenoir County Health Department, Kinston Community Health Center and Lenoir County Public Schools. Also included is vital information from the CDC provided by UNC Lenoir Health Care.