Dare Reports 4 New Positive COVID-19 Cases on June 24th

Posted By on June 24, 2020

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services has received four new positive COVID-19 test results today, bringing the total number now to 66, as of Wednesday (6/24/20) afternoon.

The most recent cases are a female resident of Dare in the 17 or under age range, a female resident in the 18-24 age range, a male resident in the 25-49 age range, each recovering in home isolation, as well as a female non-resident in the 50-64 age range, also currently recovering in isolation in Dare County.

A third local community testing clinic event, to include diagnostic and antibody testing has been announced for Tuesday, June 30 at the Dare County Parks and Recreation facility in Kill Devil Hills.

Cloth face masks or coverings are mandatory to be worn in any public spaces where social distancing can’t be maintained in Dare County.

Local and state health officials continue to strongly encourage everyone to follow the 3 Ws – wear a cloth face covering if you will be with other people, wait at least six feet apart and avoid close contact with other people, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. 

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Posted by Matt Artz

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