Coronavirus Outbreak Reported At Johnston Correctional Institute
51 Cases Linked To Springbrook Nursing Center
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Health Department reported an outbreak today of six cases of COVID-19 associated with Johnston Correctional Institute located in Smithfield. Three inmates and three staff members have been confirmed positive. A COVID-19 outbreak in a congregate setting is defined as two or more laboratory confirmed cases.
The Johnston County Public Health Department has provided the following information as of 4:00 p.m. today:
| Johnston County COVID – 19 Cases | |
| 101 | Confirmed cases |
| 9 | Hospitalized |
| 78 | Home |
| 8 | Related Deaths (all age 65 +) |
| Positive Cases by Percentage | |
| 38% | Confirmed cases who are male (total of 38) |
| 62% | Confirmed cases who are female (total of 63) |
| Positive Cases by Age | |
| 0 | Male between ages 18 – 24 |
| 6 | Female between ages 18 – 24 |
| 10 | Male between ages 25 – 49 |
| 16 | Female between ages 25 – 49 |
| 15 | Male between ages 50 – 64 |
| 16 | Female between ages 50 – 64 |
| 13 | Male ages 65 + |
| 25 | Female age 65 + |
| Average age is 59 | |
| Positive Cases by Race | |
| 34 | Black |
| 62 | White |
| 1 | Other |
| 4 | Unknown (not disclosed on form) |
Springbrook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center outbreak data is as follows:
- 33 current and/or former residents (includes 6 deaths)
- 11 staff reside in Johnston County
- 7 staff reside in other counties
It is important to remember that the data contained in this release is subject to change as cases are investigated and additional testing is performed.
To stay up to date on COVID-19 in North Carolina, visit ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus or text COVIDNC to 898211. Call 2-1-1 (or 888-892-1162) for general questions or for help finding human services resources in your community.
