COVID 19 updated numbers and new testing sites

Reported from Cumberland County August 18th, 2020:

“The Department of Public Health reports 117 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death since the Friday report. Cumberland County’s case count is now 3,647 with 56 deaths.

The resident who died was in their 70s, lived in a congregate living setting and had underlying health conditions.

COVID-19 test collection is set to expand in Cumberland County. The Health Department will continue test collection by appointment on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Manna Church (5517 Cliffdale Rd., Fayetteville) and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Southview Baptist Church (4089 Elk Rd., Hope Mills).”

Expanded test collection sites begin Aug. 27:

• Aug. 27; Sept. 3; Oct. 8 and 15
  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Tabernacle of Miracles
  2574 Hope Mills Rd., Fayetteville, NC, 28306
• Sept. 10 and 17; October 22 and 29
  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Second Missionary Baptist Church
  522 Old Wilmington Rd., Fayetteville NC, 28301

To protect the health and safety of our staff and clients, test collection is by drive-up appointment only (walk-ins cannot be accommodated at this time). Testing is free. Please do not call offsite testing locations for assistance. The Health Department has a dedicated COVID-19 hotline ready to assist. Call (910) 678-7657 or you can make an appointment online at co.cumberland.nc.us/covid19.