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Two more people have died from COVID-19 in Columbus county, bringing the total to 76 since March. Both of the latest fatalities were patients who were hospitalized. One died Dec. 10, and the second Dec. [Read More]
While no new deaths were reported this morning, the Columbus County Health Department reports positive COVID-19 cases are increasing. Six of the 90 new cases reported since Monday come from congregate living facilities, Daniel Buck [Read More]
Buyers and sellers using the internet and parents dropping off children for visitation now have a new, safer option courtesy of the sheriff’s office and International Paper. Sheriff Jody Greene said Wednesday that a “Safe [Read More]
You still have a few days to help area families in need with a better Christmas. The sheriff’s office, community CPR and the Disability Resource Center are sponsoring Adopt a Family. Donors can drop off [Read More]
Citing the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that a modified stay-at-home order goiees into place Friday at 5 p.m. Businesses will be required to close at 10 p.m., and [Read More]
The county school system today began reporting weekly COVID-19 numbers via the central office. On its Facebook page, the Columbus County Schools shared a link to a new weekly listing that details how many children from [Read More]
Southeastern Health and UNC Health announced Thursday that the two organizations have finalized a long-term, comprehensive Management Services Agreement (MSA) in which Southeastern Health becomes the newest member of UNC Health’s statewide network. “This milestone reflects [Read More]
The county’s COVID death toll rose to 73 this week, with the latest victim dying at home Nov. 27. In today’s twice-weekly report, the county reported an additional 58 cases since Nov. 30. The total [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper and members for the COVID-19 task force will hold an update at 3 p.m.You can view the livestream of the COVID-19 briefing here. https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference
Columbus Regional has tightened restrictions on visitors, as Gov. Roy Cooper tightened mask requirements and warned of harder restrictions to come if COVID cases continue to rise. “I have a stark warning for North Carolinians [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper will make announcements about the state’s COVID-19 status at 2 p.m.. View the press conference live by following this link. https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference
Columbus County reported another death from COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 70 since March. The individuals passed away on Nov. 14, 16, and 19 while hospitalized, according to Thursday’s report from the Health Department. [Read More]
Columbus County is in the top ten counties in the state for COVD 19 infections, Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday. Cooper unveiled a new rating system that denotes counties as red, orange or yellow. Red is [Read More]
With COVID-19 cases growing daily, and Columbus becoming one of the state’s epicenters for the pandemic, Columbus Regional is promoting a new 90-day effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “Make Your Community Safer” [Read More]
John Young is President and CEO of Columbus Regional Healthcare. Leading community organizations have agreed to join Columbus Regional in our 90-day campaign to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Our ability to control the [Read More]
North Carolina will pause at Phase Three of the COVID-19 recovery, and indoor gatherings are now limited to 10 people, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this afternoon. The governor’s executive order was set to expire Friday. [Read More]
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