A dozen recent COVID-19 cases are connected
For article sent on June 30, 2020
Dare County to Hold Trial Event on July 9
(Dare County Department of Health and Human Services)
The number of positive COVID-19 tests in Dare County is 97, of which 36 are considered active and in isolation at home. Of the 97 cases, 59 are residents and 38 are nonresidents. Since the last Dare County DHHS update issued on Friday, June 26, there have been 20 new positive cases. Of these 20 cases, 18 are residents and 2 are nonresidents. The Dare County website has already been updated to reflect all of these cases.
Of the 18 resident cases:
- 12 of the cases are connected. All 12 individuals are known or relatives and acquired the virus through direct contact. 4 are symptomatic and 8 are asymptomatic.
- 3 of the cases are family members, all symptomatic, who acquired the virus from another family member whose positive result was reported on 6/24.
- 1 is asymptomatic and acquired the virus by direct contact with an individual whose positive result was reported on 6/24.
- 2 other cases are not connected. One is asymptomatic and the other is symptomatic, and both most likely acquired the virus by community spread.
Of the 2 non-resident cases:
- The cases are not connected.
- One is asymptomatic and acquired the virus through direct contact outside of Dare County
- One is symptomatic and most likely has acquired the virus through community spread outside of Dare County.
July 9 Test Event at Buxton
Dare County is partnering with Mako Medical Laboratories of Raleigh, North Carolina to organize a COVID-19 antibody testing and diagnosis event in Dare County.
The event will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2020 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Fessenden Center located at 46830 NC-12, Buxton, NC. Appointments are required. This event is open to permanent residents of Dare County, ages 10 and up.
People can sign up for an appointment for a diagnostic test, antibody test, or both. The diagnostic test determines whether an individual currently has a COVID-19 infection. Antibody testing is used to determine if an individual has had a COVID-19 infection in the past. A positive antibody test does not mean that an individual has immunity to future COVID-19 infections.
People who only receive the diagnostic test will be able to stay in their car and get tested through a driving service. Individuals wishing to be tested for antibodies should enter the building as the test requires a blood sample.
To schedule an appointment, call 252.475.5008. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Participants must send a photocopy of their government issued ID card and insurance card prior to the event.
This is not a free event, however, people with insurance will not incur any out-of-pocket costs since the COVID-19 test is fully covered, with no deductible or copays. All insurances cover the COVID-19 diagnostic test, including Medicaid and Medicare. Mako Medical Laboratories will use the COVID-19 Relief Fund to cover the costs of diagnostic tests for people who are uninsured. Mako Medical Laboratories will work with uninsured individuals seeking antibody testing. More information will be provided when people call to sign up for an appointment.
People participating in this test event should understand that they come to a community-based test site located in a public place, and therefore patient privacy cannot be guaranteed. However, all results will be confidential. The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services will receive the test results from Mako Medical Laboratories and will call people to provide their results within 72 hours of the event.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider. This test event is for asymptomatic individuals only. For those who enter the building for testing, we will provide temperature controls. For more information about testing locations in Dare County, visit darenc.com/covidtesting.
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