After months of decline, North Carolina is experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 spread among those who are unvaccinated.
Published: Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 @ 4:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) announced its position approved by the association’s board of trustees supporting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers.
Published: Sunday, August 15th, 2021 @ 7:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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60% of North Carolinians over 18 have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
Published: Monday, August 9th, 2021 @ 6:30 pm
By: Governor's Office
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COVID-19 Situation Update: July 21
Published: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 @ 8:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This new initiative expands PTRC AAA’s successful local at-home vaccination program to communities across the state.
Published: Thursday, August 5th, 2021 @ 12:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Natalie Everett of Pineville received a $1 million prize as the state’s second Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash Drawing winner.
Published: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 @ 4:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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New report shows that the state’s outreach and data strategies led to substantial increase in vaccination rates among Black and Hispanic people
Published: Monday, August 2nd, 2021 @ 9:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging all unvaccinated North Carolinians to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Published: Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 @ 6:49 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 30
Published: Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 @ 2:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen visited the Lumbee Homecoming vaccine site at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Published: Friday, July 16th, 2021 @ 9:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Starting July 1, nearly 1.6 million Medicaid beneficiaries in North Carolina will begin receiving the same Medicaid services in a new way through NC Medicaid Managed Care health plans.
Published: Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 @ 9:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Bladen County, which has a vaccination rate of only 33%, is experiencing critical viral spread and increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Published: Saturday, July 10th, 2021 @ 4:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the number of locations providing $25 Summer Cards to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.
Published: Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 @ 1:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolinians vaccinated by the Veterans Administration (VA) and through the Tribal Health Program are now eligible for the $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings
Published: Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 @ 2:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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There is increasing urgency for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the more dangerous new Delta variant is rapidly spreading in the United States
Published: Thursday, June 24th, 2021 @ 10:07 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Four North Carolinians 18 and Older to Win $1 Million; Four North Carolinians 12 to 17 to Win $125,000 for Post-Secondary Education
Published: Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 @ 10:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced more than 80% of adults 65 and older in the state have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Published: Thursday, June 10th, 2021 @ 3:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update on the application process for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program.
Published: Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 @ 11:21 pm
By: Governor's Office
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 2
Published: Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 @ 12:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of organizations to serve three regions of the state
Published: Monday, June 7th, 2021 @ 8:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Rockingham County one of four counties selected for NC DHHS $25 cash card vaccine incentive pilot program starting June 1
Published: Monday, June 7th, 2021 @ 6:54 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new public campaign encouraging North Carolinians to "Vax Up or Mask Up” to support the new guidance that lifts many of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Published: Sunday, June 6th, 2021 @ 11:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A new tool created by the NC Department of Health and Human Services that maps social vulnerability and vaccination rates by census tract has helped North Carolina vaccine providers increase vaccinations by 50 percent in 89 underserved communities.
Published: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 @ 2:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: May 24
Published: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 @ 2:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As part of its ongoing effort to get more North Carolinians vaccinated and safely bring summer back, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is offering $25 Summer Cash Cards at select vaccine sites to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.
Published: Sunday, May 30th, 2021 @ 1:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat for rural communities on COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, May 25
Published: Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 @ 7:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Based on a review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials in the United States and the expanded emergency authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 @ 4:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Support Services Program will narrow its focus; North Carolinians will still receive needed support to address food insecurity
Published: Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 @ 5:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: May 8
Published: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 @ 10:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will kick off the Bringing Summer Back campaign on May 9.
Published: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 @ 10:33 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced more than 50% of adults 18 and older in the state have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Published: Monday, May 10th, 2021 @ 2:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina Continues to Support Communities Addressing the Overdose Epidemic
Published: Thursday, May 6th, 2021 @ 5:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Health Service Regulation today announced it has made a new temporary pathway available for individuals who worked in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic as temporary nurse aides to be listed on the Nurse Aide I Registry.
Published: Monday, May 3rd, 2021 @ 6:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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State continues to strive to get two thirds of adults at least partially vaccinated
Published: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 @ 12:37 pm
By: Governor's Office
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