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Snow Hill, NC – Greene County Department of Public Health has received Greene County’s first lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 cases. The three individuals were tested on March 23 and confirmation of positive results were received by the Health Department on Thursday, March 26. The individuals are doing well and are isolated at home. 

The individuals have been provided guidance for self-isolation and self-monitoring. To protect the individuals’ privacy, no further information will be released. 

The Greene County Department of Public Health continues to strongly encourage residents to follow social distancing protocols and preventative measures. 

• Stay home. Only go out for groceries, to pick up prescriptions or scheduled doctor’s appointments. 

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time. 

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. 

• Avoid close contact with people who are ill. 

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. 

• Do not reuse tissue after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. 

• Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched. 

If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and respiratory symptoms, such as cough, stay home and continue to monitor your symptoms. Call your healthcare provider to see if you need additional medical care. 

Remember to seek the most verified and accurate information about COVID-19 from sources such as Greene County Department of Public Health, NC Department of Health and Human Services (https://www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/). 

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like additional information, please visit our website at www.greenecountync.gov/health or call us at (252) 747-8183.