The Bladen County Health Department confirmed there are now 66 COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in the county. Today’s total has an increase of two coronavirus cases over yesterday’s total.
In today’s press release, Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director, announced a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is opening tomorrow, Friday, May 15, in the Walmart parking lot located at 1347 W. Broad St., Elizabethtown, NC. The site is supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth, and state and local officials to test anyone who meets CDC and state and local guidelines on who should be tested, including first responders, health care providers and others with symptoms of COVID-19 and those in high risk groups without symptoms.
Those interested in being tested need to visit www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com to see if eligible for testing and to make an appointment.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHSS) dashboard includes data for a number of counties with positive cases, zip codes, congregate living facilities, age, race, gender, hospitalizations, etc. and is updated daily at 11:00 am. On May 14, 2020 the NCDHHS Dashboard (ncdhhs.gov) listed data for North Carolina:
16,507 positive cases
507 hospitalizations
615 deaths
and Bladen with 66 positive cases and 2 death.
(*NCDHHS dashboard is updated daily and may change based on verification of county residence.)
Bladen cases have been linked to social gatherings, work, travel, and community-acquired (unknown source). Bladen County residents are vulnerable to getting or spreading the virus. Bladen and every surrounding county have confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Remember 3 W’s:
Wear a face covering when out in public
Wait 6 feet from each other
Wash hands frequently
99 counties out of the 100 counties in North Carolina have reported coronavirus cases.
Fever, cough, and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms occurring with the virus. The CDC identified new signs for the coronavirus: chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, and a loss of taste. There is no vaccine for the virus.
Dr. Duncan stated, Bladen County Health Department continues to follow CDC and NCDHHS recommendations to protect public health and prevent the further spread of infection.
If you believe that you may have COVID-19, please call your health care provider or the Health Department call center: 910-872-6291. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, until further notice. Individuals may also call 2-1-1. This NCDHHS call center is available 24/7, in English and Spanish.
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