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    Tag:  North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

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    Literacy program engages doctors to promote kids reading

    Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by Jessica Wakeman

    The goal is that reading with a child will become a routine and will foster a love of reading on its own.

    10.4 K views+LivingWellness

    Buncombe County announces four monkeypox cases

    Posted on August 3, 2022August 5, 2022 by Jessica Wakeman

    North Carolina has 53 cases of monkeypox as of July 29, according to a dashboard on the NCDHHS website. There have been no reported deaths from monkeypox in the U.S.

    4.3 K views+LivingWellness

    Gov. Cooper plans to lift most COVID-19 restrictio­ns by Tuesday, June 1

    Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Molly Horak

    For now, the state’s mask mandate will remain in place, though that’s subject to change if state health officials can successfully vaccinate two-thirds of North Carolina’s population. 

    3.5 K views6Community NewsNewsWellness

    North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics, vaccine rollout gradually improving

    Posted on January 21, 2021January 22, 2021 by Molly Horak

    As of Jan. 21, more than half a million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been distributed throughout the state, although supplies remain far lower than demand.

    3.5 K views+News

    Buncombe County prepares to start vaccinatin­g adults 75 and older

    Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Molly Horak

    County health officials will move into phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination process the week of Monday, Jan. 11. But as the vaccine rollout gets underway, residents should prepare for limited availability.

    5.5 K views+Community NewsLocal GovernmentNewsWellness

    White House Coronaviru­s Task Force issues new warnings to NC

    Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Molly Horak

    Anyone under the age of 40 who gathered with someone outside of their household over the Christmas holiday should act as if they became infected with COVID-19, members of the national task force said. Anyone over the age of 65 or with underlying health conditions should not enter any indoor setting with people who are not wearing masks.

    10.8 K views4Community NewsNews

    Buncombe tightens dining restrictio­ns as COVID-19 hospitaliz­ations rise

    Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Molly Horak

    Asheville residents may have hunkered down for the holidays under a blanket of snow and ice, but across the region, the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. Here’s what you may have missed over the Christmas holiday.

    6.4 K views5Community NewsLocal GovernmentNewsWellness

    Mission COVID-19 patients double as holidays approach

    Posted on December 17, 2020December 18, 2020 by Molly Horak

    While there’s light at the end of the proverbial COVID-19 tunnel, Western North Carolina residents cannot let down their guard. Over the last week, the percent of positive COVID-19 tests has risen to 7.8% in Buncombe County; the county’s daily COVID-19 case counts now average 100 or higher. 

    4.4 K views+Community NewsNewsWellness

    From CPP: Vaccine details still unclear as NC hospitals receive initial shipments

    Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    Some NC hospitals have clear plans while others still working out details. Some not responding to questions about COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

    3.2 K views1NewsWellness

    From NC Health News: NC hospitals to reach ICU capacity by January if COVID trends continue

    Posted on December 12, 2020December 11, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    Hospitals across the state are bracing for a coronavirus surge that could push them to the brink.

    5.5 K views+Community NewsNewsWellness

    COVID-19 cases shatter previous state record

    Posted on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 by Molly Horak

    On Dec. 3, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported 5,637 new cases, more than 1,000 above the previous record set on Nov. 22 and the largest margin by which a previous high has been exceeded. 

    3.4 K views3Community NewsNews

    From CPP: Vaccine on the horizon for North Carolinian­s

    Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    State plans to make COVID-19 vaccine available for free, prioritized first to health care workers, residents and workers at long-term care facilities.

    2.2 K views+Community NewsNewsWellness

    Ahead of Thanksgivi­ng, COVID-19 spreads across North Carolina

    Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by Molly Horak

    On Nov. 22, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported 4,514 new cases of COVID-19 across the state, marking the latest record for the most cases recorded in a single day.

    3.5 K views+Community NewsNews

    As COVID-19 metrics worsen, NCDHHS launches county alert system

    Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by Molly Horak

    The system uses per-capita case rates, the percent of positive tests and a composite hospital score to pinpoint viral hot spots. State health officials also released additional health recommendations for individuals, business owners and public officials residing in high-risk counties.

    3.9 K views1Community NewsNews

    From NC Health News: More farmworker women are bringing their children to work during the pandemic

    Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    Throughout this year’s agricultural season, migrant farmworkers have struggled to find child care for young kids who would usually spend their days in classrooms.

    3.7 K views+Community NewsFarm & GardenFood NewsNewsWellness

    Rural counties see increase in COVID-19 cases

    Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by Molly Horak

    Since September, nearly twice as many COVID-19 cases have been reported in rural counties as in urban or suburban areas, according to a new report from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The majority of these rural cases have occurred in white, non-Hispanic individuals under the age of 49.

    2.9 K views1News

    North Carolina will stay in Phase 3 for three more weeks

    Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by Molly Horak

    Instead of reimposing additional statewide restrictions — something Gov. Roy Cooper has repeatedly said he wants to avoid unless absolutely necessary — the governor asked local law enforcement agencies to “enhance prevention efforts.” 

    3.5 K views+Community NewsNewsWellness

    North Carolina hits new COVID-19 peak

    Posted on October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Molly Horak

    The 2,532 new COVID-19 cases reported Oct. 15 marked the state’s highest one-day increase since the pandemic began in March. With worsening metrics, North Carolina residents need to step up and do their part to slow the viral spread, Gov. Roy Cooper said.

    5.3 K views+Community NewsNewsWellness

    WCU, Brevard College see new COVID-19 cases

    Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 by Molly Horak

    According to Western Carolina University’s COVID-19 dashboard, 17 students tested positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 12. Brevard College announced Oct. 10 that all classes would shift to remote learning for the week of Oct. 12 after three COVID-19 cases were confirmed on one athletic team.

    4.2 K views+Community NewsEducationNews

    From NC Health News: How do you vote if you live in a nursing home? It can be complicate­d.

    Posted on October 12, 2020October 9, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    An octogenarian’s story shows the many obstacles to voting in long-term care facilities in 2020.

    3.1 K views+NewsPolitics & Elections

    North Carolina moves into Phase 3 Oct. 2

    Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Molly Horak

    Under Gov. Roy Cooper’s new executive order, bars, movie theaters, small outdoor entertainment venues, conference centers and amusement parks can operate at 30% of capacity or 100 seated guests, whichever is less.

    5.8 K views+Community NewsNews
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