The Central District Health Department announced Sunday 3 additional lab confirmed cases of COVID-19. This makes 6 total in their district, which includes Hall, Hamilton and Merrick counties.

They have also determined that there has been community spread and are now concerned about a birthday party that happened on March 14th. There was no confirmed cases at that time in the area, but the district is now urging people to cancel events, parties and any type of gathering.

A Directed Health Measure put into place Saturday has now put an enforceable limit on public gatherings. It also requires restaurants and bars in these areas to close their dining areas immediately and move to takeout service, delivery, and/or curbside service only until further notice.