The fourth and fifth cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Lenoir County. The Lenoir County Health Department received notification of the lab-confirmed cases on Thursday, April, 2. The fourth case is related to travel outside of the State. The individual has been in isolation at home awaiting test results. The fifth case is related to travel outside of the county. Both individuals are recovering at home. To protect individual privacy, no further information will be shared. 

As of today, the Lenoir County Health Department has monitored a total of 98 individuals/households across the County. Please understand that monitoring individuals does not indicate a positive COVID-19 test, but that precautions are being taken due to recent travel, the individual is showing symptoms but is untested and self-quarantining or those individuals have been tested and are awaiting those results. 

“We again thank our providers who are doing this testing to identify positive cases in our community. People with mild symptoms are encouraged to manage those symptoms at home, when possible; they should call their healthcare provider for guidance. We would like to remind our residents that we all must continue to be responsible and diligent in our efforts to protect ourselves, our families and our neighbors from this illness.” – Pamela Brown, Lenoir County Health Director. 

As the Nation, State and County realize a continued increase in lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, we want to reassure the public that Lenoir County Government is doing everything we can within our authority to educate and inform the public as we navigate this unprecedented event. We are all partners, engaged in a community wide response that involves precautionary measures that must be taken by each and every resident of this County to protect themselves, their families and their Community. 

Accurate information about COVID-19 and prevention methods can be found at https://www.cdc.gov or https://www.ncdhhs.gov or by calling 866-462-3821. Having accurate information will assist you in protecting yourself, your family, and your community.