RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) estimates that as of May 11, 9,115 North Carolinians with COVID-19 are likely to have recovered from their symptoms. This data along with information about how it is calculated is posted on the COVID-19 Dashboard and will be updated weekly. To calculate this […]
Read More »NCDHHS expands measures to prevent COVID-19 in long-term care facilities
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is taking further action to prevent and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities. All long-term care facilities in the state will receive personal protective equipment (PPE) packs of needed supplies, and facilities will receive a limited increased rate for some Medicaid […]
Read More »Pisgah National Forest to begin reopening trails and roads
The Pisgah National Forest will begin to reopen many trails and roads and partially lift restrictions for dispersed camping May 14, using a site-by-site approach, including assessment of facility cleanliness, maintenance status, and health and safety of recreation areas. Facilities and services may remain limited at some sites. Popular recreation areas that will reopen include, […]
Read More »Second COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
A second COVID-19 outbreak among staff of Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility, has been identified. The first outbreak had resolved and was closed. An outbreak in a long-term care facility is when two or more individuals test positive for COVID-19 within a 28 day period. Three staff members have tested positive. […]
Read More »Phase One of reopening North Carolina begins on May 8
RALEIGH, N.C. – Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8, residents of N.C. will have certain restrictions lifted as the state moves toward reopening. In Phase One, the distinction between essential and non-essential businesses is removed and individuals can leave their homes for any commercial activity that is open. Small outdoor gatherings are allowed, […]
Read More »Graham County continues to see high COVID-19 numbers
GRAHAM COUNTY, NC – Currently, Graham has the highest number of COVID-19 cases per 10,000 people in Western Carolina. The number is up 7 percent from the previous week at 278 cases per 10,000. The infection rate is higher than Wake County’s and behind Mecklenburg by 0.3 percent. A free COVID-19 testing facility has opened […]
Read More »Trump COVID-19 Guidelines limit gatherings to 10
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and the White House COVID-19 task force issued new guidelines for the next 15 days, including limiting gatherings to 10 people and avoiding dining in public spaces. The 3 p.m. press conference focused on how telling Americans how they can help “flatten the curve” of the virus, so the […]
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