COVID-19
Governor Orders Changes For Nursing Homes In Response To COVID-19
RALEIGH – NC Governor Roy Cooper said today long-term care facilities across the state will be required to make changes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Nursing homes employees will…
Johnston County Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
SMITHFIELD – A Johnston County employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee works for the Department of Social Services. County officials notified the 300 plus DSS workers late-Tuesday the…
Study: For First Time Coronavirus No. 1 Cause of Death
For the first time, Coronavirus was the No. 1 leading cause of death in America on April 7, surpassing daily deaths from cancer and heart disease. As Americans debate the…
FEMA Approves NC Request To Provide Housing Alternatives For Those In Quarantine
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has received approval from FEMA to provide housing alternatives, such as hotels, motels, and dormitories, for North Carolinians with unstable housing who…
49 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 13 Hospitalized
Smithfield – The Johnston County Public Health Department has provided the following data as of 4:00pm today: Confirmed positive cases – 49 Currently hospitalized – 13 Average age of positive…
NCDHHS To Provide Financial Support To Essential Workers And Child Care Providers
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is providing financial assistance to help essential workers afford child care and bonuses to child care teachers and staff who…
NC COVID-19 Modeling Shows Social Distancing Necessary To Slow The Spread And Preserve Hospital Capacity To Save Lives
RALEIGH – A collection of North Carolina experts has released a composite modeling forecast looking at how COVID-19 could affect North Carolina in the coming months. The models, constructed by…
Pandemic Highlights Responsibilities Of Johnston County Public Health Department
Smithfield – In normal times, North Carolina’s county public health departments keep a modest profile in their mission to provide clinical services, vaccinations, children’s health screenings, wellness classes, pre-natal counseling…
Wayne County Clerk of Courts Office Reduces Staff And Hours Of Operation
In response to Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 121 as well as the North Carolina Chief Justice’s directives, the Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will implement changes to…
“Park & Learn” Initiative Launched To Support Remote Learning Efforts
GOLDSBORO – Families who may lack reliable Internet at home now have additional options for their child to complete online assignments and activities as part of remote learning. This week,…
Update: 44 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public Health Department has provided the following data as of today 4:00pm today: Confirmed positive cases – 44 Currently hospitalized – 11 Recovered – 4…
COVID-19 Count Increases To 40 People, 3 Deaths
Changes Implemented For Fire Department First Responders School Nurses Included In Emergency Operations Plan SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners received an update on the COVID-19 pandemic this morning during their…
