In response to the unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety today announced it is taking an extraordinary measure to help reduce the spread of the virus in prison facilities.
One death due to COVID-19 was reported in Halifax County this morning.
Of the 22 positive cases of COVID-19 in Halifax County,five are inmates at Caledonia Correctional Institution, according to a new chart on the state Department of Public Safety website.
Another positive COVID-19 case was confirmed today in Halifax County, bringing the total to 22, health system Director Bruce Robistow said in an update.
There is a new sign in Hollister-Essex in Halifax County as of today at the corner of Five Corners Produce Hwy 561 and recognizes Brooke Simpsons.
