Pender County recently issued the following announcement.
North Carolina Coronavirus Helpline: 1-866-462-3821
Residents in North Carolina who have questions and concerns about coronavirus may call the Coronavirus Line at 1-866-462-3821. The helpline is staffed by North Carolina Poison Control officials 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Nurses and pharmacists handling the calls can help people know:
How coronavirus is spread
Whether or not a person is at risk
What precautions can be taken to prevent the spread of the virus
What the symptoms of coronavirus are
What to do if coronavirus is suspected
North Carolina Poison Control is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to monitor coronavirus concerns in our state.
If you have traveled to China recently and are wondering about the likelihood of infection, call the helpline at 1-866-462-3821.
You can also visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina for more information.
March 16, 2020
Original source: http://www.pendercountync.gov/2020/03/north-carolina-coronavirus-helpline-1-866-462-3821-2/