Kinston, N.C. – The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting the third and fourth deaths in the county of residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. 

The deaths occurred over the weekend. The decedents were older than 65 and had several underlying medical conditions. To protect the privacy of the families, no further information will be released at this time. 

Lenoir County Health Department Director Pamela Brown said, “Our thoughts are with these families who are enduring a difficult time.” 

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