A resident at an Woodland Terrace in Cary is among one of Wake County's many positive cases of COVID-19. The person lives in the assisted living area of the community.
The origin of exposure is unknown at this time, according to a spokesman for the living community.
In the meantime, residents and associates who were exposed to the patient were asked to self-quarantine at home.
The news release reads:
"We are working with local and state health authorities, as well as following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are sending our thoughts and prayers to our beloved resident and their family and will continue to provide regular updates to residents, their family members and associates on what they can do to protect themselves and prevent the spread of the virus. At Woodland Terrace, our top priority is and will always be the health and well-being of residents and associates."
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced 137 people have tested positive for the coronavirus statewide. Durham, Wake and Mecklenburg counties have the largest number of cases.
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