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Manager Discloses COVID-19 Diagnosis As Council Updated On Virus

Manager Discloses COVID-19 Diagnosis As Council Updated On Virus

If we’ve learned one thing about COVID-19 in the last several days, it’s that the virus can hit anyone, even those in government.  Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon is an example of that, as he announced at last night’s city council meeting.  After feeling mild flu-like symptoms, Salmon tested positive for COVID-19 before the last…read more »

Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update

Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update

As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,509 total positive cases of COVID-19. 115 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,942 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 3,179 of the 3,509 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…read more »

Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update

Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update

As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,372 total positive cases of COVID-19. 114 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,806 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 3,053 of the 3,372 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…read more »

UMO Pauses Face-To-Face Instruction As COVID-19 Cases Increase

UMO Pauses Face-To-Face Instruction As COVID-19 Cases Increase

In an effort to be proactive, the University of Mount Olive is calling a temporary, two-week pause in face-to-face instruction effective at 5 PM on September 22 through October 2, 2020. The University is calling a pause to all formal team activities as well. The announcement comes as result of a recent increase in positive…read more »

Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update

Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update

As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,186 total positive cases of COVID-19. 112 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,622 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 2,945 of the 3,186 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…read more »

County Commissioners Updated On Coronavirus

County Commissioners Updated On Coronavirus

The Wayne County Commissioners get an update on coronavirus in the county. At Tuesday’s Wayne County Board meeting, Dr. Alma Jenkins told the commissioners about the importance of wearing a face covering. She says if 95% of people started wearing masks in public right now, 70,000 coronavirus-related deaths could be prevented by the end of…read more »

Wayne County Weekly COVID-19 Update

Wayne County Weekly COVID-19 Update

As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,063 total positive cases of COVID-19. 108 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,503 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 2,816 of the 3,063 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…read more »

Over 3,000 Total COVID-19 Cases Recorded in Wayne County

Over 3,000 Total COVID-19 Cases Recorded in Wayne County

Wayne County has surpassed 3,000 cases of the coronavirus.  According to Tuesday’s update from Wayne County Government, there have been 3,002 total positive cases of COVID-19 recorded in the county since the pandemic began.  2,442 of those cases have come from outside of congregate care facilities.  There are currently an estimated 191 active cases of…read more »

Five More COVID-19 Deaths In Wayne County This Week

Five More COVID-19 Deaths In Wayne County This Week

As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,957 total positive cases of COVID-19. 109 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,396 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 2,674 of the 2,957 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…read more »

Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update

Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update

As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,690 total positive cases of COVID-19. 108 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,129 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 2,408 of the 2,690 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…read more »

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