Craven County reports two new community transmission COVID-19 cases
Craven County announces six confirmed COVID-19 infections with one patient at CarolinaEast Medical Center in isolation in stable condition. Health Director Scott Harrelson notes the two new cases mark local community transmission, with one mild and one more severe case previously, and says response plans remain unchanged as others await test results at home or in hospital.
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Moen Employee Tests Positive At New Bern Facility
Moen confirms a New Bern employee tested positive for COVID-19 and has self isolated at home since last week. The company closed the plant for sanitation, notified local health officials, and will reopen on Thursday while monitoring the situation and reinforcing safety measures beyond CDC guidelines.
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CarolinaEast Ready for Coronavirus Shortages Seen If Surge Hits
Craven County sees six cases with statewide near 1,500. hospital president Ray Leggett calls readiness good as staff respond well. He notes readiness is as good as possible under circumstances and praises the staff for answering the call.
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Loans offered for COVID-19 impacted businesses
Local agencies are reaching out to aid small businesses hit by COVID 19 with options such as online orders and delivery. Swiss Bear plans to share helpful resources including a gift card program and online listing of participating downtown stores on downtownnewbern.com. The nonprofit urges community support and volunteer fundraising as the town plans for recovery.
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