CARTERET COUNTY â Carteret County health officials announced Monday another resident recently died from complications associated with COVID-19, bringing the countyâs death toll to 25.
In a release sent Monday afternoon, the county said the individual died Saturday. The person was in their 70s and reportedly had preexisting health conditions.
âThe Health Department extends our condolences to the family and loved ones of this resident,â Health Director Stephanie Cannon said in the release. âAs the early stages of the (COVID-19) vaccine distribution begins, it is important to continue to practice the 3Wâs to lower the changes of you and your loved ones contracting COVID-19,â wearing a mask when around others, waiting 6 feet apart and washing hands often.