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Daily COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina
The State of NC reported two deaths in the last 24 hours due to Covid-19 and has 11 counties with zero positive cases. As of 11:00 a.m., April 6, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 2,870 confirmed cases and 33 deaths. Lenoir County has 9 confirmed cases. Greene County has 8 confirmed cases. Jones County has 0 confirmed cases. This post has data going back to March 20, 2020, which showed NC at 137 cases and 0 deaths.
COVID-19 update for Jones County
Updates for COVID-19: Jones County has had 32 residents tested for COVID-19. Twenty-six of those tests are negative and six tests are still pending results.
Eight Greene County residents now test positive for COVID-19
Snow Hill, NC – Greene County has eight confirmed COVID-19 cases as of 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020. Out of the eight lab-confirmed positive cases, three of those individuals have recovered, are doing well, and are out of isolation.
Watch: Dr. Pradeep discuss face masks, grocery shopping and more
Yesterday we welcomed Dr. Pradeep to our Coronavirus Chat. He shares the story about coming home to his daughter, gives an update on statistical trends with Covid-19 and answers questions regarding face masks, grocery shopping and more.
Daily COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina
As of 11:00 a.m., April 5, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 2,585 confirmed cases and 31 deaths. Lenoir County has 7 confirmed cases. Greene County has 6 confirmed cases. Jones County has 0 confirmed cases. This post has data going back to March 20, 2020, which showed NC at 137 cases and 0 deaths.
Daily COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina
As of 11:00 a.m., April 4, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 2,402 confirmed cases and 24 deaths. Lenoir County has 7 confirmed cases. Greene County has 6 confirmed cases. Jones County has 0 confirmed cases.
LCPS to continue meal distribution during Spring Break
Lenoir County Public Schools released this statement on social media today, “Please be assured that LCPS will operate its feeding program unchanged for Good Friday and the week of April 13.” More details coming next week.
Walmart: No more than 5 customers for each 1,000 sqft
In a press release issued Friday afternoon Dacona Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S. shared policy changes effective Saturday, including regulating store entry and exit. The Kinston Walmart has closed entry to the Lawn & Garden and Home & Pharmacy sections. All customers must enter through the Market section on the west side of the front entrance.
Google releases mobility report that tracks residents including Lenoir, Greene and Jones County
See how your community is moving around differently due to COVID-19 as tracked by Google. Is your county social distancing? See mobility reports for Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties.
Lenoir County reports sixth, seventh cases of COVID-19
Lenoir County has confirmed its sixth and seventh caseS of COVID-19.
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Governor Cooper: "There IS something you can do. You can stay at home."
Governor Cooper held a press conference on Friday afternoon. He warned, “This virus is still spreading quickly, no one is immune, there is no vaccination, and social distancing is our best protection. Now is not the time for beach trips or neighborhood cookouts.”
Daily COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina
NCDHHS continues to add more data related to COVID-19. Today’s update includes data on race.
As of 11:25 a.m., April 3, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 2,093 confirmed cases (up from 184 on Saturday, March 21) and 19 deaths. Lenoir County has 5 confirmed cases. Greene County has 5 confirmed cases. Jones County has 0 confirmed cases.
Jones County Schools not delivering meals during Spring Break, alternatives available
Jones County Health Department issued the following press release this morning. Topics in the release include the number of COVID-19 tests completed, Grab-n-Go Meals, childcare assistance, food access and other prevention tips.
Watch: Dr. Greg Murphy, US House, on Coronavirus Chat with BJ Murphy
We welcome Congressman Greg Murphy, MD on this edition of Coronavirus Chat with Publisher BJ Murphy. Dr. Murphy discussed the recent CARES Act passage and its impact on small businesses, unemployed and medical supplies.
Lenoir County reports Fourth, Fifth Cases of COVID-19
The fourth and fifth cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Lenoir County. The Lenoir County Health Department received notification of the lab-confirmed cases on Thursday, April, 2. The fourth case is related to travel outside of the State. The individual has been in isolation at home awaiting test results. The fifth case is related to travel outside of the county. Both individuals are recovering at home. To protect individual privacy, no further information will be shared.
Letter to Editor from Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce
Since the founding of the very first Chamber of Commerce in 1599, Chambers have strived to build and support their local businesses and communities. Now, in the time of a global pandemic, the local Chambers of Eastern North Carolina are working collaboratively to help their members survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salvation Army providing birthday blessings for children during COVID-19 pandemic
The Salvation Army in Kinston has reached back to Christmas 2019 to pay it forward during the COVID-19 crisis. Christmas toys left over and stored awaiting the next Yule are instead being given to children under 12 in Lenoir, Greene, and Duplin Counties who have a birthday between April 1 and May 31, 2020. See the details here.
Greene County confirms 5th COVID-19 case
Snow Hill, NC – A fifth case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Greene County. The Greene County Department of Public Health received notification of the lab-confirmed case on Thursday, April 2. The individual was tested on March 31. The individual has been in isolation since symptom onset and is recovering at home. To date, Greene County has had five confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, three of those individuals have recovered, are doing well, and are out of isolation.
Daily COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina
NC sees 60% jump in COVID-19 deaths in one day, bringing the total to 16.
As of 10:55 a.m., April 2, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 1,857 confirmed cases (up from 184 on Saturday, March 21) and 16 deaths. Lenoir County has 3 confirmed cases. Greene County has 4 confirmed cases (they confirmed a 5th case after NCDHHS released its daily total). Jones County has 0 confirmed cases.