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Kinston Community Center Director Kelly Cannon issued a note to all members yesterday stating, “We will provide updates when possible regarding our re-opening, however, we wanted to provide an update regarding your membership during this temporary closure. For membership dues that are drafted monthly, we will be suspending all monthly drafts for the month of April.” See the full letter here:
Lenoir/Greene United Way announces the establishment of the Lenoir/Greene United Way COVID-19 Response Fund to aid those most in need.
As of 11:00 a.m., March 30, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 1,307 confirmed cases (up from 184 on Saturday, March 21) and 6 deaths. Lenoir County has 3 confirmed cases. Greene County has 3 confirmed cases. Jones County has 0 confirmed cases.
44% of COVID-19 cases in NC are ages 25-49 and account for 1 death. 19% are 65+ and account for 4 deaths. Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations in NC: 137
Watch Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy as he welcomed Dr. Pradeep from Kinston and Dr. Leonard Glade from New Orleans. Dr. Glade discussed the challenges COVID-19 is presenting to Louisiana, its medical professionals, citizens and medical supplies. Then Dr. Pradeep took questions from our Facebook Live audience.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the first payments for the unemployment claims related to coronavirus will begin going out this week. The Division of Employment Security has received an unprecedented number of unemployment insurance claims since Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 118 on March 17.
As of 10:35 a.m., March 29, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 1,040 confirmed cases (up from 184 on Saturday, March 21) and 4 deaths. Lenoir County has 3 confirmed cases. Greene County has 3 confirmed cases. Jones County has 0 confirmed cases.
46% of COVID-19 cases in NC are ages 25-49 and account for 1 death. 16% are 65+ and account for 3 deaths. Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations in NC: 91
On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus package after Congress passed it on Friday. Governor Roy Cooper has also ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days to slow the spread of COVID-19. Cooper’s Executive Order No. 121 takes effect on Monday, March 30 at 5 pm and reduces any gatherings to 10 people. (Link to IRS Coronavirus page is included.)
Spring has sprung a bit early here in eastern NC. Nature is bursting out of (a sort of) winter. At this time of the year, the sighting of various insects, including actual honey bee swarms, causes a good bit of confusion.
As of 10:55 a.m., March 28, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 935 confirmed cases (up from 184 on Saturday, March 21) and 4 deaths. Lenoir County has 3 confirmed cases. Greene County has 3 confirmed cases. Jones County has 0 confirmed cases.
47% of COVID-19 cases in NC are ages 25-49 and account for 1 death. 15% are 65+ and account for 3 deaths. Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations in NC: 87
Governor Roy Cooper stated in a press conference, “To continue our aggressive battle to slow the spread of COVID-19, today I have signed a Stay At Home order for the entire state of North Carolina. Enforcement begins at 5 p.m. Monday. It is what we have to do to save lives. It has the force of law. This order directs you to stay home unless you need to leave for essentials, such as your job, food, medicine, outdoor exercise, or to help others. It bans gatherings of more than 10 people and directs everyone to stay at least six feet away from each other.”
According to multiple sources, at 4:00 p.m. Governor Cooper will hold a press conference where he is expected to issue a 30 day “stay at home” order. This order will go into effect on Monday at 5:00 p.m. This is a developing story. Stay tuned to Neuse News for information. Text NN to 484848 for Breaking News Alerts.
As of 11:40 a.m., March 27, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 763 confirmed cases (up from 184 on Saturday, March 21) and 3 deaths. Lenoir County has 3 confirmed cases. Greene County has 3 confirmed cases. Jones County has 0 confirmed cases.
47% of COVID-19 cases in NC are ages 25-49 and account for 1 death.
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations in NC: 77
While Executive Order 120 DOES NOT APPLY to the following businesses, social distancing and mass gathering provisions apply:
The City Council of Kinston provides information and updates to all residents regarding COVID-19 including recent executive orders, the state of emergency in Kinston, the continuation of public services, continued police and fire protection, and contact information for additional resources surrounding COVID-19.
A third case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Lenoir County. The Lenoir County Health Department received notification of the lab-confirmed case on Thursday, March 26. This case was related to travel and at this time there is still no indication of community spread in Lenoir County. As of today, the Lenoir County Health Department is monitoring 34 individuals across the County.
Greene County Department of Public Health has received Greene County’s first lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 cases. The three individuals were tested on March 23 and confirmation of positive results were received by the Health Department on Thursday, March 26. The individuals are doing well and are isolated at home.
On Wednesday afternoon UNC Lenoir Health Care’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Claire Paris and local physician Dr. Pradeep joined Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy for a Coronavirus Chat. Dr. Paris answered questions about the hospital, their staff, current supplies, testing and more. Dr. Pradeep gave an update on trends, best practices to keep you safe and took questions from the audience.
As of 10:15 a.m., March 26, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 636 confirmed cases (up from 184 on Saturday, March 21) and 1 death. Lenoir County has 2 confirmed cases. Greene and Jones Counties still have 0 reported cases.
A press conference was held in the Lenoir County Commissioner’s room with public health officials. Lenoir County Public Information Officer Bryan Hanks introduced Lenoir County Manager Michael James, Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Jerri King, and Lenoir County Health Director Pam Brown. The conference was called after the first COVID-19 case was reported in Lenoir County and before the second case was reported.
