Dare County Reports 1 COVID-19 Case on Aug. 13th

Posted By on August 13, 2020

For the second day in a row, 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 386 cases, as of Thursday (8/13/20). evening.

This most recent case is a male non-resident of Dare in the 50-64 age group who is currently isolating in Dare County.

Also today, the DHHS reports that a local resident case has moved from hospitalization to home isolation.

There are currently 22 cases of COVID-19 considered “active” in Dare County, including one resident hospitalization, as well as two non-resident hospitalizations.

“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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Posted by Matt Artz

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