Beaufort County Emergency Management: COVID-19 Update (6-23-20) | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

6/22/2020 Beaufort County, NC
COVID-19 SITREP
Updates from our previous posting have been highlighted.

The following information is as of 6:30pm, and reflects changes over the past 48 hrs.

    Case Statistics
 PopulationTotal
Confirmed Cases
Current
Active Cases
DeathsRecovered
Worldwide7.6 Billion9,036,002 (+121,474)4,080,973 (+40,916)470,016 (+3,492)4,475,013 (+70,069)
USA330 Million2,305,950 (+30,631)1,545,412 (+12,175)120,340 (+391)640,198 (+18,065)
NC10.4 Million53,964 (+1,163)15,765 (-6,677)1,278 (+58)36,921 (+7,702)
Beaufort Co.47,00063 (+5)12 (+3)050 (+2)
*Text in red or green indicates changes since our last update.*

  • NC has total 53,964 confirmed cases, with 1,278 deaths. Our state currently has 15,765 active cases and 870 hospitalizations.
  • Beaufort County has had a total of 63 cases, with 12 currently active, and 1 hospitalization. Two of our most recent cases were detected as a result of contact tracing and have been attributed to having had contact with another known case(s). Twenty (20) of our positive cases were asymptomatic. (Meaning they experienced no COVID-19 symptoms.) Contact tracing of these known cases have concluded:
    • (34) cases are attributed to direct contact with another known positive case.
    • (2) cases were related to travel to a known outbreak area.
    • (23) cases are attributed to community spread.
    • (3) cases are under investigation.
  • All active cases are self-isolating.
  • Eastern NC counties with total confirmed cases include: Bertie, (136), Beaufort (63), Bladen (310), Brunswick (356), Carteret (61), Camden (19), Chowan (19), Columbus (468), Craven (315), Currituck (16), Dare (29), Duplin (1,345), Edgecombe (274), Gates (25), Greene (147), Halifax (272), Hertford (156), Hyde (6), Jones (28), Lenoir (342), Martin (113), New Hanover (611), Northampton (190), Onslow (213), Pamlico (17), Pasquotank (164), Pender (182), Perquimans (30), Pitt (567) Sampson (894), Tyrrell (5), Washington (37), Wayne (1,658) and Wilson (622). Mecklenburg (8,956), Wake (4,035), and Durham (3,212) counties have the most cases.

    Consider This When Comparing Case Numbers

    Many of you have undoubtedly noticed an increase in known cases over the past 2 weeks, both locally and across the state. At first glance, these numbers can be concerning. However, it is important that we look beyond a single number or statistic and evaluate all aspects of our COVID-19 data.

    Beaufort County, like many across our state, began an aggressive testing and contact tracing campaign several weeks ago. This effort has allowed for more cases to be identified both locally and statewide. An increase in known cases are expected with initiatives such as these. Simply speaking, the more people you test, the more known cases you are likely to find. Especially when you are testing people who have been determined to have had contact with other known cases. Its also important to know that we have identified approximately 28 people with negative results for every positive case within our county. Hence the importance of evaluating the total test conducted instead of simply focusing on a single number. It is comparisons such as these that help us to determine the prevalence, or how common this virus is in our area.

    We are currently preparing to increase our testing efforts to yet another level in the coming weeks. This will allow us to monitor impacts within specific communities, while also providing for more data in which to make response, mitigation and preventative decisions.

    Re-Opening Timeline / Guidelines
    Below is a summary of our states plan for a phased reopening. Please note that these timelines / guidelines are subject to change based on case trends and / or additional executive orders.

    Phase II (Will begin at 5pm Friday, 5/22 and continue through June 26, 2020)

  • Lift the Stay-at-Home order. Restaurants and Personal Care Services must follow safety protocols including the potential need to reduce capacity (Bar & Fitness Centers will remain closed under Executive Order 141)
  • Increase number of people allowed at gatherings
  • Recommend face coverings in public spaces when 6 ft of distancing isn't possible.

    Additional information about Phase II can be found using the following link:
    https://co.beaufort.nc.us/departments/human-services/public-health/2019-coronavirus-covid-19/phase-two-resources

    Additional Business / Employer Guidance can also be found by using the following link:
    https://co.beaufort.nc.us/departments/human-services/public-health/2019-coronavirus-covid-19/beaufort-county-resources/business-employer-guidance

    The Governor and the N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association also introduced Count on Me NC, a free online training program to help restaurants, hotels, and other businesses learn the best ways to protect customers and employees from COVID-19, which can be found at: https://countonmenc.org/

    Phase III (Could begin June 26, 2020 and July 12, 2020.)

  • Increased capacity at Restaurants, Bars, Other Businesses, Houses of Worship & Entertainment Venues.
  • Further increase the number of people allowed at gatherings.

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