Yadkin Valley News

Yadkin County issued the following announcement on May 29.

Counts are updated daily Monday - Friday by 5 pm and may vary from NC DHHS data. Last updated on 5/29/2020 at 4:44 pm.

Positive Cases	Completed Tests *	Recovered**	Deaths
169	577	125	2

*Completed tests reflects the number of known tests reported to the Agency.

**Recovered reflects the number of people who have been removed from isolation and can return to normal activity.

Age Distribution	Percent of Cases		Gender Distribution	Percent of Cases
0-17	8%		Male	53%
18-24	10%		Female	47%
25-49	43%
50-64	29%
65+	10%

Any persons under investigation will be asked to self-monitor from home until the test results have been received. If someone does test positive, an isolation order may be appropriate and contact tracing will take place. 

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CDC Recommends Wearing a Face Covering

In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is to protect people around you if you are infected but do not have symptoms. Wearing a cloth face covering is recommended for use when people are in public settings, such as the grocery store or pharmacies. These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing and proper hand washing. 

Recommendations to prevent spread include: properly and adequately washing hands, staying home if you are sick for feel unwell, covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, coughing or sneezing into your elbow if possible. If you use a tissue, make sure you are washing your hands or using hand sanitizer after each use. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Items that are frequently touched, or appeared to be soiled, should be cleaned and disinfected. Social distancing is also a good tool to use when preventing the spread of disease. If you are able, avoid larger groups, events, or outings. Do not visit places or people who are medically fragile such as long term care facilities or nursing homes. Click here to learn about signs and symptoms of Coronavirus.

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