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Snow Hill, NC – The fourth case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Greene County. The Greene County Department of Public Health received notification of the lab-confirmed case on Wednesday, April 1. The individual was tested on March 26. The individual is isolated at home. To protect individual privacy, no further information will be shared.

“We would like to thank our local healthcare providers that continue to collect specimens for lab testing as needed,” stated Greene County Health Director Joy Brock. “We want our community to know that we are transitioning into a different phase of our response efforts to COVID-19. In general, patients in non-congregate settings who have mild symptoms compatible with COVID-19 do not need testing and should be instructed to stay and recover at home. Patients should call their local healthcare provider if they have worsening signs or symptoms of respiratory illness (e.g. increasing fever, shortness of breathing, difficulty breathing, chest discomfort, altered thinking, cyanosis).”

To protect your health, the health of those most at risk for serious complications from COVID-19, and medical personnel:

• Stay home and only go out when necessary (for work or to buy groceries).

• Stay away from others if you are sick.

• Practice social distancing, stay at least 6 feet away from others.

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

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

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