Archive for April 2020

KEY POINTS As of April 20, there are 38 positive cases of COVID-19; 29 are considered recovered cases, seven are currently isolating at home and two are deaths associated to COVID-19. There are eight cases involving non-residents testing positive for COVID-19 while visiting Brunswick County. Four are considered recovered cases, one has transferred monitoring to…

Link: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/ncdhhs-provide-additional-food-benefits-more-800000-children-impacted-covid-19Raleigh, N.C.Apr 20, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, to help families purchase food for children impacted by school closings due to COVID-19. NCDHHS is working to operationalize the program and families will begin to receive this benefit in coming…

Key Points As of April 19, there are 36 positive cases of COVID-19, 32 pending test results and 981 confirmed negative test results, totaling 1,049 tests administered so far among Brunswick County residents. Of the 36 positive cases, 18 are male and 18 are female; 29 are considered recovered cases, five are currently isolating at…

Key Points As of April 18, there are 36 positive cases of COVID-19, 29 pending test results and 970 confirmed negative test results, totaling 1,035 tests administered so far among Brunswick County residents. Of the 36 positive cases, 18 are male and 18 are female; 29 are considered recovered cases, five are currently isolating at…

Key Points As of April 17, there are 36 positive cases of COVID-19, 35 pending test results and 944 confirmed negative test results, totaling 1,015 tests administered so far among Brunswick County residents. Of the 36 positive cases, 18 are male and 18 are female; 29 are considered recovered cases, five are currently isolating at…

Today the City of Northwest announced its new website, City seal and Facebook page. The new seal depicts the City’s vision for the future while honoring its past. The top half of the  seal features a locomotive, which symbolizes the rail line that runs through Northwest, and business buildings depicting the City leadership’s vision for…

Key Points As of April 16, there are 36 positive cases of COVID-19, 43 pending test results and 927 confirmed negative test results, totaling 1,006 tests administered so far among Brunswick County residents. Of the 36 positive cases, 18 are male and 18 are female; 29 are considered recovered cases, five are currently isolating at…

Brunswick County reports second death of county resident related to COVID-19, third overall Key Points Brunswick County is reporting the second death of a county resident associated to the novel coronavirus Wednesday; this is the second resident and the third individual overall to pass away from the virus in the county. As of April 15,…

DEACS would like to offer our support to all local government staff keeping our North Carolina communities running as we constantly adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. DEACS staff are doing our best to stay informed as we monitor the situation and will send updates as needed. Staff is available Monday-Friday from 8am – 5pm by…

Key Points Brunswick County continues to encourage residents to take proactive measures to stay home as much as possible and social distance the next two weeks. As of April 14, there are 35 positive cases of COVID-19, 28 pending test results and 897 confirmed negative test results, totaling 960 tests administered so far among Brunswick…