CARTERET COUNTY â Carteret County health officials announced Monday another resident recently died from complications associated with COVID-19, bringing the countyâs death toll to 25.
In a release sent Monday afternoon, the county said the individual died Saturday. The person was in their 70s and reportedly had preexisting health conditions.
âThe Health Department extends our condolences to the family and loved ones of this resident,â Health Director Stephanie Cannon said in the release. âAs the early stages of the (COVID-19) vaccine distribution begins, it is important to continue to practice the 3Wâs to lower the changes of you and your loved ones contracting COVID-19,â wearing a mask when around others, waiting 6 feet apart and washing hands often.
CARTERET COUNTY â The Carteret County Health Department announced Monday another person has died from complications related to COVID-19, bringing the countyâs death toll to 23 since the start of the pandemic.
According to county health officials, the latest COVID-19 death occurred Saturday. The individual who died was in their 80s and had preexisting health conditions.
âThe Health Department sends our condolences to the family and loved ones of this residents,â Health Director Stephanie Cannon said.
Meanwhile, the county reported 43 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases Monday for 2,330 total documented cases. Of those cases, 333 are considered active and 1,974 have recovered. Carteret Health Care in Morehead City reported nine COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, down slightly from 10 hospitalizations reported Friday. Â