The Department of Public Health reports 127 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death since the Monday morning report. Cumberland County's case count is now 3,102 with 51 deaths.
The Cumberland resident who died was in their 70s with underlying health conditions.
“Cumberland County remains above the recommended rate of 5% positive cases. We are at 10% of tests coming back positive,” said Health Director Dr. Jennifer Green. “We cannot relax until this trend shows a downward trajectory or a sustained leveling off. We know simple steps can achieve this. Wear your mask, wait 6 feet and wash your hands.”
Testing continues
The Health Department will continue the semiweekly drive-thru test collection on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Manna Church (5117 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville) and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southview Baptist Church (4089 Elk Road, Hope Mills, NC).
To protect the health and safety of our staff and clients, test collection is by drive-up appointment only. You can make an appointment after completing the Online Assessment. If you need assistance with the online assessment, please call (910) 678-7657.
Additional testing is available throughout Cumberland. Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency has announced free COVID-19 test collection August 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The testing event will be held at Deliverance Church of Jesus (415 Person St., Fayetteville). Please do not call the church for information. No appointment is necessary, and testing is available for those older than 13 who think they may have been exposed or in contact with someone who has tested positive. Call (800) 733-8297 or (910) 899-3091 for more information.
Visit our Test and Collection website to find other locations throughout the community.
Safer at Home Phase 2 Extension
Gov. Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will remain paused in Safer At Home Phase 2 for another five weeks as students and staff return to schools, colleges and universities.
Staying Updated
Cumberland County has made it easy for you to stay updated on the latest information about COVID-19. You can visit our COVID-19 webpage, which has a list of COVID-19-related closures and service changes. The county is also sharing important information on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.