Latest NC coronavirus death reported in Johnston County
A Johnston County patient has died from coronavirus, county health officials said Friday.
The person, in their mid-60s with an underlying medical condition, died on Thursday, according to the Johnston County health department
No other information was released about the patient.
“We are saddened to hear of this loss to our Johnston County community and extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones,” Johnston County Health Director Dr. Marilyn Pearson said in a statement released by the county. “Although most people will have mild to moderate symptoms with this virus, some will have a more severe illness. This reminds us all to do our part to decrease the chance of infection and stop the spread of the virus by following social distancing recommendations and staying home to the extent possible.”
North Carolina has now recorded four deaths due to coronavirus.
Adrian Grubbs, a 37-year-old supervisor in the Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department, died March 25. The city manager issued a statement about Grubbs’ death but the city has not confirmed how he died. The city’s statement came after Harnett County reported that a resident in his late 30s had died from the coronavirus and had an underlying medical condition.
North Carolina reported its first deaths Wednesday, saying a person from Cabarrus County died Tuesday from complications associated with the virus. The person was in their late 70s and had several medical conditions, Gov. Roy Cooper said.
A second person in their 60s from Virginia who was traveling through North Carolina also died.