Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Craven County
Craven County reports a second resident has died from coronavirus illness, with the Carolina East Medical Center patient passing away Wednesday. The first Craven fatality occurred April 9, after testing on April 2 and confirmation on April 4, with the death logged on April 17. Public release notes privacy for the family. high risk factors include age 65 plus conditions like chronic lung disease, heart disease, immune compromise, obesity, diabetes, renal or liver disease.
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New Bern Farmers Market Adapts Through COVID Crisis
The New Bern Farmers Market at 4215 S Front St remains open as an essential source of fresh produce and local goods. Vendor numbers have shrunk from 70 to about 20 as organizers enforce safety rules, including masking and social distancing, while keeping hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Julie McKeon notes high risk vendors stayed away and nonfood vendors were limited to food products, plants, or cleaning supplies. See MARKET, A3.
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Red Cross seeks blood donors amid COVID-19 concerns
Red Cross hosts a blood drive at Latitude Church noting each pint can save multiple lives. Team leader Levorah McClain describes safety measures, including masks, temperature checks, six foot spacing, and bed sanitization. She explains blood need persists despite COVID-19. Cases of donor hesitation are easing as goals double.
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Preserving PPE gear by ECU and Violant Health team
East Carolina University along with Violant Health developed and deployed a PPE decontamination and reuse process focused on N95 masks. Dr. Harry Ploehn, dean of the College of Engineering, warned that failure would endanger frontline staff and patient care, underscoring the program's community protection impact.
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