Bladen County Health Department reports additional positive cases of COVID-19 for Bladen County residents. The local health department is reporting a total of 32 cumulative cases for the county. Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director, said in a press release this afternoon, 13 of the positive coronavirus cases have recovered/completed, there are three hospitalized, and 16 isolating at home. She reiterated the statement, “To respect privacy and comply with federal law, more specific information is not available.”
As of this morning, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has 11,848 positive cases, 498 hospitalizations, and 430 deaths. The local health department and the state both have Bladen County at zero deaths due to COVID-19.
Tar Heel’s zip code has the most confirmed COVID-19 cases, which total six, according to the NCDHHS last report. View the count by zip code on the NCDHHS website.
Dr. Duncan’s statement said Bladen cases had been linked to social gatherings, worksite, travel, and community-acquired, which means the origins of the spread are not known. Bladen County residents are vulnerable to getting or spreading the virus. Bladen and every surrounding county have confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The virus has been reported in 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Fever, cough, and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms occurring with the virus. The CDC identified new symptoms for the coronavirus: chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, and a loss of taste. There is no vaccine for the virus.
The one proven way to reduce transmission is social distancing. Take action to slow the spread by wearing a cloth face-covering in public spaces, keeping at least 6 feet of physical distance, and frequently washing your hands.
The NC Stay at Home Order is still in effect until May 8, 2020.
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.”
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