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Lillington nursing home reports three cases of coronavirus

Harnett County health officials say three cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at Universal Healthcare Lillington, a nursing home and rehabilitation facility.

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By
Bryan Mims
, WRAL Reporter

Harnett County health officials say three cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at Universal Healthcare Lillington, a nursing home and rehabilitation facility.

The news release did not indicate whether the cases were diagnosed in patients or staff. Additional testing is underway.

Officials say state DHHS experts are assisting the facility staff with infection prevention protocols.

According to Harnett County health director John Rouse, the cases were detected by public health workers and relayed to facility managers

as well as state officials.

"As with everything related to COVID-19, the situation is rapidly evolving, and guidance is likely to continue to be revised," Rouse said. "As we receive additional information and guidance, we will share.”

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