Orange County Ends COVID-19 Testing Services After Nearly 3 Years
After nearly three years of offering PCR tests for COVID-19, the Orange County Health Department has officially halted its testing services.
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COVID-19
As COVID Cases Surge with New Variants, Experts Encourage Bivalent Vaccine
20,727 new coronavirus cases were reported in North Carolina last week, compared to 23,322 the previous week. UNC infectious disease specialist Dr. David Wohl said the latest Covid surge is placing stress on hospital systems, clinics and workplaces.
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UNC Health’s Hospitals Experiencing Post-Holiday COVID Surge
COVID-19 cases within the UNC Hospital system are climbing, according to a recent report. Alan...
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Orange County Health Department: No More COVID-19 Shots at Hillsborough Site
The Orange County Health Department has closed its COVID vaccination site in Hillsborough, though one remains open in Chapel Hill.
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UNC Expert Shares COVID, Health Advice for Students, Teachers and Staff
COVID transmission remains high in Orange County and across the state. How can students avoid getting sick?
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UPDATE: Pittsboro Town Hall Reopening on August 18
The Pittsboro Town Hall is reopening on Thursday, August 18 after being closed since August 8 due...
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After 2 Years, 5 Months, and 5 Days, North Carolina’s COVID State of Emergency Expires
North Carolina’s COVID-related state of emergency finally came to an end on Monday, more than two years after it was initially declared.
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COVID-19 Metrics Holding Steady in NC
New numbers from the state health department show COVID-19 holding steady in North Carolina – and high vaccination rates in Orange County.
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Orange County Adjusts, Scales Back COVID Testing Schedule
The Orange County Health Department announced its new hours of operation for drive-thru and...
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Court: Top NC Health Official Can Be Sued for COVID Shutdown
Written by HANNAH SCHOENBAUM The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Gov. Roy...
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