BEAUFORT, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina coastal county has reopened its beaches for residents.

The Carteret County Department of Human Services announced on Monday that officials are reopening all of its maintained beach access points. The beach access points are at Salter Path, Radio Island and Harkers Island.

The news release from the county said residents should continue to practice social distancing and avoid mass gatherings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Residents are also being advised to review rip current risk and surf advisories before they visit the beach.

One week ago, Currituck County officials announced that it would reopen the town of Corolla to non-resident property owners last Thursday and to visitors on May 15. In Hyde County, a stay-at-home order is extended to May 22. Entry restrictions for non-resident property owners on Ocracoke will be lifted on May 11.