Dare County up to 15 COVID-19 cases per Sunday update
A happy Easter to all. While protective measures have caused today’s services and celebrations to be different than previous years, our hope is that our community is finding the strength not to let this crisis damper the spirit, love and faith that comes with this special day.
As you celebrate with your immediate family, remember to continue to follow the guidelines that are in place for slowing the spread of COVID-19. Restrict all non-essential movement, only go out when necessary, avoid direct contact, other than immediate family members and practice good hygiene. This information may seem repetitive, but it is critical in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
In North Carolina, there are currently 4,520 cases of COVID-19 in 91 counties. There have been 81 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 331 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness.
To date, Dare County has reported 15 positive test results for COVID-19. Of the 15 individuals who have tested positive, eight have recovered/or are asymptomatically cleared (meaning they are seven days post testing with no symptoms), five are asymptomatic (meaning they have not experienced any COVID-19 symptoms), one is recovering at home and one died.
Much earlier than anticipated, the Dare County Division of Public Health has received the majority of test results from the state lab for the mass testing conducted of staff and residents at Peak Resources. Fortunately, only two additional positive test results were received. Both of these individuals are currently asymptomatic. Local public health staff has made the necessary contacts and Peak Resources continues to take all necessary actions to protect against further spread of COVID-19.
As children, parents and families look ahead to Spring Break, the Dare County Division of Public Health encourages you to tap into creative thoughts and energy to find ways to make this week special and enjoyable. For a list of suggestions throughout the week, visit the Dare County Health and Human Services Facebook page.
Dare County
As National Public Health week comes to an end, we express sincere gratitude to our local public health team for their incredible efforts serving our community. Much of the work of public health is behind the scenes and there are many public health heroes who work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure Dare County is a safe place to live, work and play.
If you find yourself in need of assistance during these challenging times, a list of community resources is available at darenc.com/covidresources.
Do your part in preventing the spread of misinformation. Stay informed with accurate, updated information from credible sources. Visit the CDC website at cdc.gov/coronavirus or NCDHHS at ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus. For information specific to the response in Dare County, visit darenc.com/covid19.
The Dare County COVID-19 Call Center will reopen on Monday, April 13 at 8:30 a.m. Staff is available to answer your questions weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can be reached at 252.475.5008.
National Park Service
All indoor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are temporarily closed. Outdoor areas continue to be open for the purposes of activities described under North Carolina’s Executive Order 121 and Dare County’s “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” declaration.
As services are limited, the National Park Service urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
The next bulletin will be issued no later than 1 p.m. on Monday, April 13.
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