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Two ENC Counties Report COVID-19 Deaths

Carteret and Onslow counties have reported their first COVID-19 related deaths.  Carteret Health officials say the individual that died on March 28th was a Virginia resident in their 80’s, and had several underlying medical conditions.  An individual from Onslow County died on March 22 from complications associated with the virus. The individual was in their 70s with underlying medical condition(s) and died of pneumonia secondary to COVID-19. Health officials said since most people experiance a minor illness and are not tested, the confirmed cases of coronavirus do not accurately reflect the number of cases in the community. Anyone with symptoms is urged to isolate themselves from others and contact a medical provider for advice. A statewide stay at home order went into effect Monday at 5 p.m. in an effort to curtail the spread of the virus.

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.