Dare County Reports 4 COVID-19 Cases on Sept. 5th

Posted By on September 5, 2020

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has received four new positive COVID-19 test results today, bringing the total number now to 469 cases, as of Saturday (9/5/20) afternoon.

These most recent cases include one male resident of Dare in the 50-64 age group, two female residents in the 50-64 age group, and one female resident in the 65 or over age group, all of which are currently recovering in home isolation.

  1. resident, 50-64, female, home isolation

  2. resident, 50-64, male, home isolation

  3. resident, 65 older, female, home isolation

  4. resident, 50-64, female, home isolation

“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 CarolinaRead 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. 

______________________________

Posted by Matt Artz

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *