Dare County health officials report six new cases of COVID-19

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Service reported six new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, for a total now of 156 since testing began in March.

The latest cases include:
Resident, male, 25-49, hospital
Non-resident, female, 18-24, transferred isolation
Resident, female, 18-24, home isolation
Resident, male 50-64, home isolation
Resident, male, 17 under, home isolation
Resident, female, 50-64, home isolation

There are currently active positive cases among Dare County residents, with two hospitalized and 40 on home isolation.

Dare County health officials provide further details the latest cases every Tuesday and Friday.

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