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SBA has approved the request for North Carolina’s disaster declaration.
A second Watauga County resident has tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). This case was exposed to a known positive case. They have been in quarantine and are recovering. The local public health staff have identified the close contacts, who are in quarantine.
Read more: Second Watauga CountyResident Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Watauga County Children’s Council has modified their programs due to COVID-19.
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime:
Read more: High Country Crime Stoppers Seeks Info On Armed Robbery
Avery County's Senior Center and Community Market have made changes to their operations.
Read more: Avery Senior Center, Community Market, Modifies Operations For COVID-19
Fire departments responded to an accidental fire caused while cooking last Sunday in Vilas.
ARHS rolls out a new way to be screened for COVID-19.
Read more: App Regional Offers New Way To Screen For Coronavirus
Beginning March 23, App State will transition from in-person instruction to a system of alternative course delivery, where possible and practical, and we will return to in-person instruction as soon as reasonably possible.
Read more: App State Update On Modifications To Classes, Employees Telework
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System has implemented visitor restrictions in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Hunger and Health Coalition is among other agencies adjusting operations in the wake of the COVID-19 virus.
Read more: Hunger And Health Coalition Converts To Drive Through Model
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is making the difficult decision to close the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center effective March 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.