Brunswick County Coronavirus Testing Information

March 25, 2020

Coronavirus tests are available in Brunswick County. If you suspect you have symptoms of coronavirus, you should contact your primary medical provider first to alert them of their symptoms and have a physician determine if a test is required and if they provide tests. If your need additional assistance to locate a provider to test, you should…

Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (March 25, 2020)

March 25, 2020

Key Points As of March 25, there are 10 positive cases and 216 pending test sample results in Brunswick County Travelers returning after domestic travel from areas with widespread community transmission, cruise ships, riverboats, or by air travel should self-quarantine at home for 14 days after returning All Brunswick County parks remain open to the public at their regularly scheduled hours;…

COVID-19 NC Rapid Recovery program launched to assist NC small businesses

March 24, 2020

Dear friends and partners, I am pleased to announce that earlier today, in partnership with the Golden LEAF Foundation, Thread Capital, and other nonprofit lenders throughout the state, the NC Rural Center launched a new emergency small business lending program in response to the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19 on North Carolina’s entrepreneurs and small-business owners. The NC COVID-19…

Brunswick County declares a state of emergency due to COVID-19

March 24, 2020

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Williams has issued a state of emergency due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A copy of the declaration is at https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Executed-SOE-3-24-2020.pdf The declaration covers unincorporated Brunswick County. Brunswick County Government offices remain open for normal business hours…

BRUNSWICK COUNTY CORONAVIRUS UPDATE (MARCH 24, 2020)

March 24, 2020

KEY POINTS As of March 24, there are 10 positive cases and 184 pending test sample results in Brunswick County Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Williams has issued a state of emergency due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Read more: https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/brunswick-county-declares-a-state-of-emergency-due-to-covid-19/ Governor Roy Cooper announced…

Brunswick County identifies eighth positive case (March 23, 2020 Coronavirus Update)

March 23, 2020

Key Points As of March 23, there are eight positive cases in Brunswick County; the County identified its eighth case Monday Governor Roy Cooper announced an executive order today requiring entertainment facilities and personal care and grooming practices to close at 5 p.m. this Wednesday, prohibiting mass gatherings of 50+ people, adding more visitation restrictions…

BRUNSWICK COUNTY IDENTIFIES SEVENTH POSITIVE CASE (MARCH 22, 2020 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE)

March 22, 2020

KEY POINTS As of March 22, there are seven positive cases in Brunswick County; the County identified its seventh case Sunday; this case is travel-related, they not symptomatic on their return and are currently self-isolating at home To follow social distancing best practices, individuals should contact county departments via phone or email first and schedule…

BRUNSWICK COUNTY URGES INDIVIDUALS TO CALL, EMAIL AHEAD FOR ASSISTANCE; REQUIRES APPOINTMENTS FOR IN-PERSON VISITS BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 23

March 22, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County is urging individuals to call or email all county departments for assistance first before visiting county offices and will require appointments for in-person visits beginning March 23, 2020. Brunswick County offers a number of its services online already that individuals can access from the County’s website at https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/ See…

BRUNSWICK COUNTY IDENTIFIES FIFTH AND SIXTH PRESUMPTIVE POSITIVE CASES (MARCH 21, 2020 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE)

March 21, 2020

KEY POINTS As of March 21, there are six presumptive positive cases in Brunswick County; the County identified its fifth and sixth cases Saturday; both new cases are separate, travel-related, were not symptomatic on return and are currently self-isolating at home The County announced today that some departments will require visitors to schedule an appointment…