Hudson Mourns First NC Coronavirus Deaths

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the first recorded deaths due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) in North Carolina, including a person from Cabarrus County:

“On behalf of our entire community, Renee and I send our prayers to the family of the victim from Cabarrus County, as well as to the family of the second person to fall victim in our state. This tragic news underscores the seriousness of this pandemic, especially for our seniors and those with underlying health conditions,” said Rep. Hudson. “I thank all of the doctors, nurses and other first responders working around the clock to try and save lives, and urge everyone to continue to follow the guidelines of medical experts and local officials to do all we can to stop the spread of coronavirus.”

Rep. Hudson represents Cabarrus County as part of North Carolina’s 8^th District.