HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD?

Coronaviruses like COVID-19 are most often spread through the air by coughing or sneezing, through close personal contact (including touching and shaking hands) or through touching your nose, mouth or eyes before washing your hands.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath and may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop symptoms, you may need to seek medical help. Please contact the Lenoir County Health Department, (252) 526-4200, for further guidance.

Source: Lenoir County Health Department

Helpful Resources

HEALTH

• NC Department of Human and Health Services (NCDHHS). Guidance and executive orders specific to North Carolina. English. En español.

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Frequently updated information and guidance about COVID-19 here: English. En español. 中文. 

• Oral Health. A map of options for urgent oral health needs during the COVID-19 outbreak, developed by the NC Oral Health Collective. Oral health service sites have been advised to remain open only for emergency services at this time.

• Prescription Drug Cost Assistance. The NC MedAssist Crisis Fund will be dedicated to covering the medication cost of individuals who are dealing with a loss of income and insurance because of the COVID-19 crisis. How to Enroll.

FOOD

• Parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. En español COMIDA to 877-877. Also http://nokidhungrync.org/covid19/.

• Lenoir County Public Schools is offering no-cost grab & go lunches at five (5) distribution sites across the county and on delivery routes.

MENTAL HEALTH

• Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463). Connects North Carolinians to additional mental health and resilience supports that help them cope and build resilience during times of crisis.

• Crisis Text Line has crisis counselors available by text to assist with anxieties surrounding coronavirus or other issues. Text HOME to 741741 or message Crisis Text Line on Facebook Messenger.

STUDENTS

• Free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more on NC Community College Campuses. https://nccommunitycolleges.auntbertha.com/

• Suddenlink is offering free internet to households with K-12 and/or college students who may be displaced and/or do not currently have home internet. Call 888-633-0030 to enroll.

TESTING

UNC Hospitals Respiratory Diagnostics Center
Call 1-888-850-2684 to schedule a PCR COVID-19 test at a location in Kinston or a nearby area.

Sources and Additional Resources:

Lenoir County Coronavirus Information Page

Lenoir County Public Schools Coronavirus Procedures

NC Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network COVID Resources