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KEY POINTS Brunswick County was notified about the death of a county resident associated to the novel coronavirus Monday. As of April 3, there have been five deaths associated to the virus (three residents and two non-residents who tested positive while visiting). As of June 1, there are now 96 positive cases of COVID-19 among…

Note: Brunswick County will post its next coronavirus update Tuesday, May 26 unless an additional release is necessary to address public health concerns. The County will still update its COVID-19 test results daily (including weekends) for residents and the media to view at https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/alert-ticker/information-on-coronavirus/ KEY POINTS North Carolina will move into Safer At Home Phase 2 of lifting COVID-19 restrictions beginning at…

KEY POINTS Health Services identified three more residents who received a positive test result for the novel coronavirus Wednesday; these individuals are close contacts of a previously reported case and were quarantining. As of Wednesday, May 20, there are now 64 positive cases of COVID-19 among county residents (48 considered recovered, 12 isolating at home,…

On May 8, Mayor Knox and other Mayors in Brunswick County joined together to send letters to NC Senators Richard Burr , Thom Tillis and Congressman David Rouzer stressing the economic challenges Brunswick County may face in the future due to COVID-19. The letters are linked below.

Key Points The transition to Phase 1 of the state’s three-phase plan to lift restrictions due to COVID-19 still includes a modified version of the Governor’s Stay at Home order effective Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. Continue to limit travel as much as possible during this phase and discourage vacations or invitations to guests…

KEY POINTS Governor Cooper signed two bipartisan COVID-19 relief bills into law today—both of which passed with unanimous support in the House and Senate. Senate Bill 704 included several provisions including the extension of driver’s license and registration expiration deadlines. Public Health identified one additional positive case among county residents Monday; this individual is isolating in a residence…

KEY POINTS Governor Cooper signed two bipartisan COVID-19 relief bills into law today—both of which passed with unanimous support in the House and Senate. Senate Bill 704 included several provisions including the extension of driver’s license and registration expiration deadlines. Public Health identified one additional positive case among county residents Monday; this individual is isolating in a residence…

Key Points Brunswick County has not issued additional restrictions beyond what is required in the Governor’s Stay at Home Order, which is now in effect through Friday, May 8. North Carolina’s three-phase approach to lifting statewide restrictions follows the guidance of President Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force. Reach out to the municipality or the owners of…

Key Points Brunswick County has not issued additional restrictions beyond what is required in the Governor’s Stay at Home Order, which is now in effect through Friday, May 8. North Carolina’s three-phase approach to lifting statewide restrictions follows the guidance of President Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force. Reach out to the municipality or the owners of…

KEY POINTS As of April 29, there are 43 positive cases of COVID-19, 16 pending test results and 1,192 confirmed negative test results, totaling 1,251 tests administered so far among county residents. Of the positive cases, 32 are considered recovered cases, nine are currently isolating at six different homes and two are deaths associated to…