Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 16, 2020)
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 recovered,…
Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 15, 2020)
Key Points Health Services identified two additional individuals who received a positive test result for the novel coronavirus Friday As of May 15, there are 53 positive cases of COVID-19 among county residents (43 considered recovered, 7 isolating at home, 1 isolating at a hospital, 2 deaths) and 10 cases among non-residents (5 considered recovered,…
Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 14, 2020)
KEY POINTS Free, anonymous mental health resources are available to residents and health care workers/first responders 24/7 Phase 1 still includes a modified version of the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. Limiting your travel helps both our county and our neighboring counties prevent the further spread of the virus. Do not plan any day trips or…
Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 13, 2020)
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…
Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 12, 2020)
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…
Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 11, 2020)
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…
Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 10, 2020)
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…
Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 9, 2020)
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…
Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (May 8, 2020)
Key Points Brunswick County identified one more positive case among a county resident Friday. The County also received additional information concerning the residency of two positive cases reported May 5; monitoring for both of these individuals is transferring to their home county and their cases are now retracted from Brunswick County’s case counts. The transition…