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MONDAY, MARCH 30
10:03 a.m. - North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis holds phone conference providing updates on the coronavirus.
9:30 a.m. - Randolph County Public Health received notification that there are now 17 cases of novel coronavirus in the county. That make 8 more cases since Friday
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
4:38 p.m. - Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force scheduled to hold a briefing at 5 p.m.
4:19 p.m. - Governor Roy Cooper announced the first payments for unemployment claims related to coronavirus will start this week.
3:34 p.m. - The Rowan County Public Health Department has confirmed two additional COVID-19 positive cases in Rowan County. This brings the positive case count to 16.
2:45 p.m. - Mecklenburg County Public Health announced the first death in Mecklenburg County due to the COVID-19.
The individual was 60-years-old and passed away Sunday morning.
“Our sympathy and thoughts go out to this individual’s family,” said Gibbie Harris, Public Health Director. “This first death of a Mecklenburg County resident due to COVID-19 emphasizes the importance to stay at home and away from others to stop the spread of this virus.”
11:10 a.m. - NCDHHS now reports 1,040 cases of COVID-19 in NC.
11:00 a.m. - Forsyth County says no new cases have been reported since yesterday’s daily briefing was issued. The County’s total case count remains at thirty-three.
FACTS NOT FEAR
Remember facts, not fear, when talking about the coronavirus. You should take the same measures recommended by health leaders to prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses. That means washing your hands, avoiding touching your face, and covering coughs and sneezes.
WHERE YOU GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS IS IMPORTANT
It is important to make sure the information you are getting about the coronavirus is coming directly from reliable sources like the CDC and NCDHHS. Be careful not to spread misinformation about coronavirus on social media.
NC CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE
The state also has a special hotline set up where you can call 866-462-3821 for more information on the coronavirus. You can also submit questions online at ncpoisoncontrol.org or select chat to talk with someone about the virus.
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