Duplin County issued the following announcement on Apr. 24.
Duplin County’s total number of laboratory confirmed positive COVID-19 cases has increased to 51 residents. Duplin County Health Department continues to conduct outbreak investigations including contact tracing to identify who else may have potentially been exposed and is monitoring all trends for the county.
Governor Cooper’s plan to move North Carolina forward includes emphasis on testing, tracing and trend reviews. As a result of state planning to include increased testing, it is expected to see the number of positive cases rise. The number of positive cases is linked to widespread community transmission. The most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to practice social distancing, staying at home, proper hand hygiene, and limiting social interaction.
Additional information can be reviewed on North Carolina’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 Response’s webpage at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/covid19. A telephone line dedicated to COVID-19 questions has been established at the Health Department: 910-296-2130 ext. 8160. No medical advice or assessments will be given from this phone line.
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