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Third presumptive case recorded Sunday night

POLK COUNTY—As North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issues a stay-at-home order, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster restricts travel into the state and other counties and cities issue out of state travel bans, Polk County has now recorded its third case of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. 

Polk County Manager Marche Pittman announced the third case Monday morning, saying it was a presumptive case, with results coming in Sunday night. 

Polk County recorded its first case last Thursday night and a second Friday morning. 

The county cannot disclose the identity of the patients or where they live or where they have been over the last couple of weeks. 

Cooper announced a stay-at-home order Friday afternoon. 

The order includes that people should limit gatherings to 10 people or less and for people to remain in their homes except for performing essential work and essential activities such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies and for health and safety purposes. 

“This stay-at-home order will help slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the medical system from being overwhelmed by keeping individuals from being exposed to the virus and keeping those who have the virus from spreading it to others,” states Cooper’s order. 

Individuals should check with their local governments to determine whether additional restrictions have been imposed. Polk County, as of press time, had not issued any other orders except to go with what the state has ordered. 

What businesses are still open

• Restaurants that provide take-out, drive-thru, or delivery
• Grocery stores
• ABC stores and beer and wine stores
• Doctors and other healthcare providers
• Pharmacies
• Hardware stores
• Post offices
• Office supply stores
• Gas stations and convenience stores
• Veterinarians and pet supply stores
• Hotels, airlines, buses, taxis, and rideshare services
• Places of worship
• Child care providers (that are following the required NCDHHS procedures) 

The order is valid for 30 days, through April 29 and began Monday at 5 p.m.