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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2020
Page
1
Craven County saw a sharp rise in active COVID-19 cases over two days with 14 on Tuesday, 28 on Wednesday, and 38 on Thursday, bringing the total cases to 79. Amber Tabarrini of the county health department attributed the increases to direct contact within a specific social group and provided no additional details.
Craven County observes a pared back Memorial Day due to a ban on group activities by the National Cemetery Administration amid COVID-19. The Craven County Veterans Council will hold an 11 a.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Craven County Court House, with National Cemetery services in New Bern open to the public.
Officials in Onslow Craven Lenoir Carteret and Jones counties expect a slow virus uptick during North Carolina Phase One reopening. Jones plans drive thru testing at the Civic Center with about 350 registered. County reports show varied counts with Lenoir declining and Craven hampered by reporting gaps from multiple labs.
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