Polk County is reporting its first COVID-19 related death as of Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

The Polk County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and St. Luke’s Hospital have been working together to prepare for the potential for positive COVID-19 inpatient cases to develop at the hospital. Through their collaborative effort, and with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), positive cases have remained at a minimum to-date

The Office of Governor Roy Cooper has clarified whether patrons are allowed to consume takeout and delivery items on restaurant premises while adhering to the provisions of the governor's current executive order

As Polk County begins to look forward to a new norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, county officials are reviewing ways the community can remain safe once stay-at-home executive orders from Governor Roy Cooper are lifted

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