April 20th COVID-19 Update: 117 Confirmed Cases, 9 Hospitalized

SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public Health Department has provided the following information as of 4:00 p.m. today:

Johnston County COVID – 19 Cases

117 Confirmed cases
9 Hospitalized
99 Home
9 Total Related Deaths (all age 65 +)

Positive Cases by Percentage

36% Confirmed cases who are male (total of 42)
64% Confirmed cases who are female (total of 75)

Positive Cases by Age

6 Ages 18 – 24
28 Ages 25 – 49
33 Ages 50 – 64
50 Age 65 +

Average Age is 61

Positive Cases by Race

37 Black
75 White
1 Other
4 Unknown (not disclosed on form)

 

Springbrook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center outbreak data is as follows:

  • 44 current and/or former residents (includes 7 of the total related deaths)
  • 13 staff reside in Johnston County
  • 8 staff reside in other counties

Johnston Correctional Institute outbreak data is as follows:

  • 3 inmates
  • 3 staff reside in Johnston County

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.