North Carolina identifies first case of coronavirus

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has identified its first case of coronavirus, according to Governor Roy Cooper's office. The person is from Wake County. 

North Carolina has identified its first case of coronavirus, according to Governor Roy Cooper's office. The person is from Wake County.

The test was conducted by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health and will be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lab.

State health leaders said the person is doing well and is in isolation at their home.

“I know that people are worried about this virus, and I want to assure North Carolinians our state is prepared,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “Our task force and state agencies are working closely with local health departments, health care providers and others to quickly identify and respond to cases that might occur.”

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