Coronavirus

Wake County reports two new coronavirus deaths

Wake County has reported two more deaths related to the coronavirus, according to Wake County’s COVID-19 website.

Both people died April 15: a 91-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman, according to Wake County’s communications office.

That brings the county’s total to three. The county reported its first death Wednesday: an 81-year-old man.

Wake County has reported 557 cases since the first case in the state was diagnosed March 2.

There are two outbreaks at long-term care facilities: Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Knightdale and Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh.

The state has more than 5,600 positive coronavirus tests.

Wake County announced Thursday that the stay-at-home order will be extended to April 30 with some modifications. All retail in the county and its 12 municipalities will be allowed to operate if they offer curbside pickup or delivery. Faith organizations also will be allowed to have drive-in services.

In Durham, there have been outbreaks at three Durham long-term care facilities. The biggest so far has been at the Durham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where the county reported 76 cases Thursday night. The county first reported 15 cases there Monday.

The Durham Veteran Affairs Healthcare System Community Nursing Home has four, with nine cases at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center.

Durham, Orange, Johnston, Franklin and Chatham counties all have reported deaths to COVID-19, primarily with older residents in long-term care facilities.

Here is a look at Triangle counties, as of Thursday evening.

Durham County

Durham County reported 388 cases, up 12 cases from Wednesday.

Orange County

There have been 172 coronavirus cases in Orange County. Two people have died due to complications related to the virus, according to the county.

But there are two outbreaks at long-term care facilities, including one at PruittHealth - Carolina Point. There, at least 86 people at the facility have tested positive for COVID-19, including 66 residents. A spokesperson for Orange County told the News & Observer Friday that four residents at the facility have died from the virus.

Johnston County

There are nine new cases in Johnston County, eight of which came from Springbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The county’s confirmed case count is now at 113.

Forty-three current and former Springbrook residents have tested positive for the virus. Seven have died. All of the people who have died are over 65 years old, according to the county.

In addition, 12 staff members at Springbrook who live in Johnston County and seven who live outside the county have tested positive for the virus.

Johnston County Correctional Institute also reports three inmates and three staff members have tested positive for the virus.

This story was originally published April 16, 2020 at 5:48 PM.

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