GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY News 2 is providing daily coronavirus updates with the latest information from emergency leaders, the state's task force, health departments, universities, school districts and a lot more.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020
7:00 p.m. - White House Coronavirus Task Force provides updates.
5:51 p.m. - A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.
4:30 p.m. - Rowan County officials have created a form that can be used to report Stay-At-Home Violations.
The form collects the needed details from the violation to be properly forwarded for investigation.
12:00 p.m. - The NCDHHS currently reports 2,585 cases of coronavirus in NC and 31 deaths.
11:30 a.m. - Forsyth County reports second COVID-19 death. The woman was in her 70's and had several underlying medical conditions according to a release from the Forsyth County Government.
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.
You can also text keyword VIRUS to WFMY News 2 at 336-379-5775 to find out more information.
