Especially during this COVID crisis, Sampson County is committed to our mission: protecting the health, safety and welfare of our citizens. To fulfill that mission, we have taken and will continue to take actions, that while they may be inconvenient, are in the best interest of our citizens and our employees and based upon guidance and direction from federal, state and local health officials. We ask for your patience and understanding.
We are maintaining this resource page to offer you information on what the County is doing in response to COVID-19 as well as guidance from public health professionals. We want you to have the facts, not misinformation, and we make every effort to keep this page updated. Please understand that information is subject to change frequently, and with little to no notice.
SAMPSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID HELPLINE
(910) 490-1056
Mon. - Fri. 8am – 5pm. If there is no answer, please leave a message and a staff member will return your call promptly.
FOR THE LATEST SAMPSON COUNTY VACCINATION INFORMATION
COVID testing numbers for Sampson County as of September 17, 2021:
- Total Number of Tests Reported to Date: 28,106
- Positive Test Results: 10,613 (260 additional since 9/10 report)
- Negative Test Results: 17,493
- Deaths: 123 (0 additional since 9/10 report)
See the State’s COVID Dashboard: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard
TESTING INFORMATION
WHO SHOULD GET TESTED?
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 COVID-19 (English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese)
NCDHHS’s Check My Symptoms site: https://ncdhhs-covid19-dtra.powerappsportals.us/
COVID-19 Community Testing in Historically Marginalized Populations https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/Community-Testing-Guidance.pdf
HOW TO GET TESTED
Appointments can be scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (910) 490-1056 to schedule an appointment.
POST-TESTING INFORMATION
Contact Tracing https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/contact-tracing
PREVENTION, CARE, AND CLEANING
- Hope4NC Stress Management Assistance (English, Spanish)
- 10 Things You Can Do to Manage Your Health at Home: (English, Spanish)
- NCDHHS What to do if you feel sick (English, Spanish)
- CDC What to do if you are sick (English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese)
- What do I need to do to slow the spread? (English, Spanish)
- Ways to Prevent Getting Sick
- How to Protect Yourself & Others
- Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
- NCDHHS Guidance on Face Coverings https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/guidance/NCDHHS-Interim-Guidance-on-Face-Coverings.pdf
- Current Studies on Face Coverings
- How to Properly Use a Cloth Face Covering
- Caring for Someone Sick at Home
- What to Do if You Are Sick
- Guidance for Older Adults and COVID-19
- Guidance for Pet Owners
FOOD INSECURITY
Three in One Family Center - In partnership with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC & the USDA (Temporarily Suspended)
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES GUIDANCE
For Social Services related information click here.
GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES AND RESTAURANTS
- Posters for Businesses: Prevent and Protect Media Toolkit
- CDC Information for Communities, Schools, Workplaces and Events
- CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
- NCDHHS Checklist for Developing a Reopening Plan (June 26, 2020)
- CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers
- CDC Resuming Business Toolkit
- NC Department of Commerce Resource Guide
- CDC - COVID-19 and Funerals
- NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Salons, Massage and Personal Care Business Settings (Spanish) (March 26, 2021)
- NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Public Pools and Spas (Spanish) (March 26, 2021)
- NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Tattoo Business Settings (Spanish) (March 26, 2021)
- NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Restaurants (Spanish) (March 26, 2021)
- NCDHHS Symptom Screening Checklist for Food Service Establishments (Spanish)
- Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurant Owners and Operators (August 11, 2020)
- COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ
GUIDANCE FOR THE FARMING AND AGRI-BUSINESS COMMUNITY
NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers (English | Spanish, June 26, 2020)
Face Mask Poster (Spanish)
- CDC and OSHA Interim Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing Employers and Workers
- Recommendations for Food Processing Facilities (Spanish, Swahili, Haitian-Creole)
- COVID-19 Update Form for Food Processing Employees (English, Spanish, Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Swahili)
- NCDHHS Mitigation of Outbreaks Associated with Meat and Poultry Processing Plants (July 1, 2020)
- NCDHHS Interim COVID-19 Recommendations for Farms, Packhouses and Related Facilities (Spanish) (June 26, 2020)
GUIDANCE FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS
- NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Child Care Settings (Spanish) (March 26, 2021)
- Door Sign for Wearing Cloth Face Coverings (English, Spanish)
- CDC Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Healthcare Settings
- CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
- CDC Information for Schools and Child Care Programs
- NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Day Camp Settings (Spanish) (June 26, 2020)
GUIDANCE FOR ADULT CARE, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS and NURSING HOMES
- NCDHHS Guidance for Visitation and Quarantine in Long Term Care Facilities (March 16, 2021)
- Interim Guidance for Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health Programs (Spanish) (July 21, 2020)
- NCDHHS Guidance for Point-Prevalence Surveys (PPS) in Skilled Nursing Facilities
GUIDANCE FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP AND OTHER MASS GATHERINGS
- Interim Guidance for Places of Worship and Religious Services (Spanish) (March 26, 2021)
- NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Large and Very Large Indoor and Outdoor Venues (March 26, 2020)
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
- NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19
COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS – OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS
Changes are tough, but our guiding principle in making tough decisions about operational changes is that we need to protect our citizens (especially those in high risk categories) and ensure our workforce remains healthy to continue to serve you in the long term. Sampson County Local Government’s goal is to serve you as efficiently as possible during this pandemic. All departments are accessible by phone, and many of our services can be conducted online. Anyone needing services from Sampson County offices may wish to call prior to arrival to get the most updated information on closures, operating procedures, and provided services.
See a listing of each department's re-opening procedures here. See a listing of departmental phone numbers here. See our online services here.
Notice:
With the changes in Executive Order 204, the Expo Center has revised it’s guidelines for usage. Please view them here.
When you enter any Sampson County Government office, you will be asked to wear a mask. If you do not have one, we will be glad to provide one for you. Some departments will require your temperature to be checked prior to entrance for services. If you or anyone in your family has a fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call and reschedule your appointment and seek medical advice regarding your symptoms.
PARTNER AGENCIES INFORMATION
Sampson County Cooperative Extension
The Cooperative Extension office has provided citizens with a resource page, here.
Sampson County Schools/Clinton City Schools/Sampson Community College
Decisions and updated information for our educational partners can be found at the following links:
- Sampson County Schools: Website I Facebook I Twitter
- Clinton City Schools: Website I Facebook I Twitter
- Sampson Community College: Website I Facebook I Twitter
Sampson Regional Medical Center
Pertinent information regarding visitor restrictions and patient services.
Sampson County Courts
Notice will be posted at all court facilities directing any person who has likely been exposed to COVID-19 to not enter the courthouse. Any person who has likely been exposed and has business before the courts should contact the Clerk of Superior Court’s office by telephone at (910) 596-6630 or other remote means for further instruction. For information on court closures, go to NCcourts.gov.