Brunswick County Coronavirus Update (April 6, 2020)

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Note >> Executive Order No. 121 Goes Into Effect Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. through Wednesday, April 29

Read >> Frequently Asked Questions About Executive Order No. 121

Key Points

• As of April 6, there are 26 positive cases of COVID-19, 124 pending test results and 626 confirmed negative test results, totaling 776 tests administered so far. Of the 26 positive cases, 13 have recovered; one is a death associated to COVID-19.
• The location of COVID-19 cases in Brunswick County is a frequently asked question. Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 are in isolation in their homes located within the majority of zip codes throughout the county. Brunswick County citizens should assume that community transmission of COVID-19 is present in their neighborhoods and take the appropriate precautions.
• See a full list of food resources and programs available to those who need assistance in the full update (contact and/or applications/qualifications might be necessary).
• If you recently traveled to Brunswick County from another country, another state, or even another county in North Carolina, you need to take responsible, proactive measures to quarantine yourself and any fellow travelers now. Stay at home unless you are visiting an essential service or operation (like visiting the grocery store, pharmacy, medical office, or work), exercising outdoors or helping a family member.
• Brunswick County requires individuals to contact county departments via phone or email first and to schedule appointments for in-person visits if necessary.

Brunswick County Public Health Call Line and Email Information (Available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

• Phone: 1.910.253.2339
• Email: coronavirus@brunswickcountync.gov

NC Public Health Call Line (Open 24/7)

• Phone: 1.866.462.3821

North Carolina 2-1-1 Program

• For COVID-19 questions, dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162
• Sign up for updates by texting COVIDNC to 898211

The County has information and resources for individuals, businesses and municipalities that need assistance via the follow webpages:

• Coronavirus Testing Information
• County Contact Information & Virtual Services
• Municipal Toolkit for COVID-19 / Frequently Asked Questions
• Community Assistance for COVID-19
• Resources for Businesses in Response to COVID-19
• Understanding Your Risk for Coronavirus

Brunswick County Schools Information/Updates

• Updates on Coronavirus Impacts on Brunswick County Schools
• Online Educational Resources/Video Tutorials