Dare County Reports One New COVID-19 Case on Aug. 2nd
The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has received one new positive COVID-19 test result today, bringing the total number now to 357 cases, as of Sunday (8/2/20) evening.
This most recent case is a male non-resident of Dare in the 25-49 age group who has been transferred to isolation in his home county.
There are currently 44 active cases of COVID-19 in Dare County.
“Non-resident” cases are those who do not have a Dare County address listed on their identification card, including visitors, non-resident property owners, individuals living and working in Dare County for the summer, and those who may have recently moved to the area and have not yet been able to update their identification card.
Cloth face masks or coverings are mandatory to be worn in any public spaces where social distancing can’t be maintained in Dare County and throughout North Carolina. Read more here.
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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