4th Coronavirus Case Discovered in Beaufort County | Eastern NC Now

On Friday, March 27, 2020, Beaufort County's Health Department received notice that a fourth individual tested positive for the Coronavirus.

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   On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Beaufort County's administration recieved notification that a fourth case tested positive for the Coronavirus.

    Friday evening, the Beaufort County Commissioners were simply alerted by email of this event by County Manager Brian Alligood:

  • Brian Alligood
  • Tue 3/27/2020 8:08 PM

  • "4th positive case. Has underlying medical issue and has been admitted to ICU. Not on ventilator."

    The Coronavirus in Beaufort County is taking its time to gain a foothold. In the possible inevitable process that the virus does get many folks sick, we should all remain calm.

    For all information regarding the Coronavirus from all sources under all categories pertaining to humankind, which is great here on BCN, can all be found here.
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