Health experts are warning the community about underage and high-risk drinking, both of which spiked during the pandemic. The Orange County Health Department says preventing the harms of drinking locally involves monitoring, recognizing and educating everyone about sustainable best practices.
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COVID-19 numbers are trending downward in Orange County, but with the colder months approaching, local health experts say it’s important to stay vigilant in coronavirus prevention measures.
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With UNC’s first week of class for the fall semester complete, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is urging all unvaccinated students, faculty and staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. As of August 20, 88 percent of students and 81 percent of employees have attested they are vaccinated.
Read MoreThe Orange County government announced Monday it extended its local state of emergency declaration regarding COVID-19 to an indefinite period. The local government’s order, which saw the extension enacted on Friday at 5...
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Orange County Health officials say community members should continue to abide by mitigation strategies, especially as variants of the virus emerge.
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Orange County health officials are working to get more residents vaccinated – including pop-up clinics this Saturday at three middle schools.
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Following new recommendations from the federal government, both the Orange County Health Department and UNC Health began offering the Pfizer vaccine to kids ages 12 to 15 on Thursday.
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As North Carolina continues aiming to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates, two of the largest...
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The Orange County Health Department is changing up its operations as more county residents are vaccinated, vaccine supply increases and community demand wavers.
Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share her reactions to North Carolina’s goal of lifting capacity and gathering limits by June 1. Plus: the commissioners shares updates on discussion around the Buckhorn Area plan, property revaluations and a new way to get vaccinated through the Orange County Health Department.
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