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KEY POINTS Health Services identified two more individuals who received a positive test result for the novel coronavirus Saturday. As of May 16, there are now 55 positive cases of COVID-19 among county residents (43 considered recovered, 9 isolating at home, 1 isolating at a hospital, 2 deaths) and 10 cases among non-residents (5 considered…

Key Points As more businesses prepare to reopen, follow the information and guidance for businesses about Phase 1 on the NCDHHS website, including the reopening checklist, cleaning and disinfection tips, and links to materials like the Know Your Ws and occupancy signage. Phase 1 still includes a modified version of the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. Limiting your…

KEY POINTS Phase 1 still includes a modified version of the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. Limit nonessential travel and do not plan any day trips or vacations during Phase 1 (through May 22) in or out of Brunswick County (including South Carolina). Although Phase 1 is now in effect, the threat of COVID-19 is still…

KEY POINTS Health Services identified two more positive cases Monday, bringing the total number of identified positive cases among residents to 51 (41 are considered recovered). Although Phase 1 is still in effect, the threat of COVID-19 is still out there—follow the three Ws when you visit any public area: Wear a cloth face covering; Wait six feet apart to avoid…

Key Points Although Phase 1 is still in effect, the threat of COVID-19 is still out there—follow the three Ws when you visit any public area: Wear a cloth face covering; Wait six feet apart to avoid close contact and maintain appropriate social distancing between yourself and others; Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer. Hotels and short-term vacation rentals are allowed…

Key Points Phase 1 of North Carolina’s three-phase plan to lift restrictions due to COVID-19 is now in effect; Phase 1 still includes a modified version of the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. Read the full press release from the Governor’s Office here. More information and guidance for businesses about Phase 1 is available on the NCDHHS website. Brunswick…

Key Points As of April 25, there are 39 positive cases of COVID-19 among county residents. Of the positive cases, 31 are considered recovered cases, six 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. Five are considered…

Key Points Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the statewide Stay at Home Order is extended until Friday, May 8 to allow for necessary improvements in testing, tracing, and other trends concerning COVID-19 in the state. An additional update will take place Friday concerning current restrictions and closures for schools. As of April 23, there are 39…

Key Points As of April 22, 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…

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…