Provider at Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Care Tests Positive for COVID-19
Cape Fear Valley Health System reported that a provider at the Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Care has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The “provider had not been at work since Friday, March 27, and was not symptomatic at the time of providing patient care.”
The release said that the risk for patients seen during the week of March 23 was low, and said that Cumberland County Department of Public Health has advised that no contact tracing or individual patient notification was recommended at this time.
“Out of an abundance of caution, Cape Fear Valley has elected to close Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Care to allow for a terminal clean of the building and to ensure no other staff members become symptomatic. Existing patients who have upcoming appointments are being notified of the office closure and those with necessary appointments will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Patients seen the week of March 23 who have concerns about possible COVID-19 exposure should contact the practice’s triage line at 910-615-4801.
