Wayne County is now reporting four coronavirus-related deaths in the county. According to Wednesday’s figures from the county, 81 people have tested positive for COVID-19. Wayne County has confirmed that 17 patients and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at a long-term care facility in Mount Olive. Two of those patients at the facility…… read more »
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Two COVID-19 Deaths At Mount Olive Long-Term Care Facility
Wayne County Monitors Increased COVID-19 Cases
The Wayne County Health Department is currently monitoring increased cases of COVID-19 at facilities in the county. Currently, Wayne County has a total of 72 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Monday afternoon. Staff are tracking 13 positive cases at a nursing home in Mount Olive, as well as two residential care facilities in Goldsboro,…… read more »
Shine A Light For Healthcare Workers, Emergency Responders
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayne UNC Health Care and the County of Wayne are encouraging the local community to shine a light for healthcare workers and first responders by hanging lights in the shape of a heart in their windows. “Our healthcare workers and first responders are critical in the fight against COVID-19…… read more »
Wayne County Reports First Coronavirus-Related Death
The Wayne County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19 associated death in Wayne County. The individual died on April 9, 2020 from complications associated with the virus. The patient was in their early 80’s and suffered from underlying medical conditions. To protect the family’s privacy, no further information about this patient will be released.…… read more »
Updated List Of “Park & Learn” Sites
Wayne County Public Schools and United Way of Wayne County have released an updated list of “Park & Learn” sites. The “Park & Learn” initiative encourages families to take advantage of identified parking areas around Wayne County which offer free and publicly accessible WiFi for students to use. Families who may lack reliable Internet at…… read more »
Hotel Chain Offers COVID-19 Recovery Centers
As the COVID-19 foothold in the US grows, so does the need for medical facilities and hospitals. The rapidly growing demand for additional beds is not just for patients working on recovery, but for those choosing to self-quarantine as well as the healthcare professionals who are caring for them. Hotel Management Company, ZMC Hotels and…… read more »
Interactive Maps Helps Residents Find Internet Service Options
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Broadband Infrastructure Office has developed an interactive map to help North Carolina residents find free and low-cost internet and mobile service offerings in their area. “North Carolina is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with everything we’ve got,” Tracy Doaks, NCDIT secretary and state chief information officer, said. “In these uncertain…… read more »
Wayne County Unveils New COVID-19 Online Dashboard
Wayne County is launching a new resource for helping residents keep up to date with the local coronavirus outbreak. The new COVID-19 dashboard on the county’s website is designed to keep residents better informed about the cases here in Wayne County. The county also notes that community spread of COVID-19 is taking place in the…… read more »
Commissioners Address COVID-19, Discuss Internet Access
In what’s becoming a common occurrence for local governments, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday with newly implemented measures to keep attendees safe and healthy. Some commissioners attended the meeting over-the-phone and a public comment session was not held Tuesday. Wayne County Manager Craig Honeycutt asked the commissioners to approve a new temporary…… read more »
WCPS Presents Spring Break Meal Distribution Plan
Spring Break Meal Distribution Plan: As a reminder, Spring Break for Wayne County Public Schools is April 10 through April 17 for all schools. This Thursday, April 9, all ten meal distribution sites will provide meals for both Thursday and Friday for those students who need this service. All sites will be closed on Friday.…… read more »
