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Greene County Health Department listed as a COVID-19 test site

According to NCDHHS, “If you think you need a test to determine if you have COVID-19 contact your health care provider and share your symptoms. Not all health care providers provide testing onsite. The sites listed provide testing for COVID-19. Some require an appointment and/or a referral from a health care provider. Locations are subject to change.”

As of this post, the Greene County Department of Public Health located at 227 Kingold Blvd Suite B in Snow Hill is a test site.

Sen. Jim Perry supports Counties' effort for regional reopening approach

“I have been asked if I support the efforts of County Commissioners (Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico and Wayne) who have contacted Governor Cooper asking him to relinquish the emergency powers he assumed over their counties…I personally believe local health departments, local physicians, local hospital leaders and local elected officials in Eastern NC have the same intelligence, and capabilities as those in our State Capital. I respectfully request Governor Cooper work with them to find the best path to honor their request.”

Letter to the Editor: Bonnie Humphrey

Last Sunday, May 3rd, my family and I participated in a very awe-inspiring Parade at Kinston Veterans Home. We took our place in the long line of decorated cars, trucks, fire engines, EMS trucks, and motorcycles. We were there to salute our heroes, our veterans for their dedicated service to our country. We were there to thank the Veterans Home Staff.

NCDHHS shares more data on Lenoir County facilities, adds Caswell and Harmony Hall

According to the latest “Ongoing Outbreaks in Congregate Living Settings” report, NCDHHS has added Caswell Developmental Center and Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation to the list.

Harmony Hall: 2 positive cases among staff, 0 cases in residents and 0 deaths.
NC State Veterans Home: 2 positive cases among staff, 2 residents and 1 resident death.
Caswell Developmental Center: 4 cases among staff, 2 residents and 0 deaths.
Spring Arbor of Kinston: 4 cases among staff, 12 residents and 1 resident death.