COVID-19

• • North Carolinians Get Behind the Mask | The Historically Marginalized Populations team worked hard to pull together a series of videos, recorded by North Carolinians in their own languages, about the importance of wearing a mask – a message that is more critical now than ever before.  Please share these resources widely!
    • Full video – compilation of all speakers (YouTube) (Vimeo)
    • Playlist (YouTube)
    • Showcase (Vimeo)
  • NCDHHS Memo and Reporting Form for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
  • COVID-19 Testing Site Accessibility Checklist (Spanish)
  • Resources for Places of Worship and Faith Communities

   

  UPDATED guidance since the last update include:

  • NCDHHS Current Business Closure Periods and Stay at Home Restrictions
  • Celebrate the Winter Holidays Safely Flyer
  • NCDHHS Interim Update on COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Antigen Testing Pilot Application Packet
  • Spanish Winter Holiday guidance
  • Interim Guidance for Safer Holiday Breaks
  • Youth Sports guidance
  • Schools guidance
    • StrongSchoolsNC: Public Health Toolkit - K-12(Spanish)
    • Key Updates Summary
    • StrongSchoolsNC Infection Control and PPE Guidance (K-12)
    • Frequently Asked Questions(Spanish)
    • Celebrating Safely: Tips for the Holidays(Spanish)
    • Requirements and Recommendations for Recess, Specials, and General Activities
  • NCDHHS Interim Update on COVID-19 Vaccine

  UPDATED reports since the last update include:

  • County Alert System Report
  • COVID-19 Clusters in North Carolina Report
  • Outbreaks and Clusters Reports
  • Patients Presumed to be Recovered Report
  • Risk Factors for Severe Illness Report
  • CLI Surveillance Report

  NEW EVENTS ADDED to the community testing events page

  UPDATED Contact Tracing numbers

DHHS also previewed a new campaign, Know Your Ws! While North Carolinians should still stay home, if they go out, they should know their W’s: Wear. Wait. Wash.

• Wear a face covering,
• Wait 6 feet apart from other people.
• Wash your hands often and

A Know Your W’s flyer is available in English and Spanish. More materials will be coming.

Presentation from May 5^th Press Announcement

Fact Sheet on What’s New in Phase One

FAQ on Cloth Face Coverings

Business Materials

NC 2-1-1 is now a resource for people to call for assistance related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. NC 2-1-1 is an information and referral service that families and individuals can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services resources within their community. NC 2-1-1 operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and resources are available in most languages.

Citizens can text COVIDNC to 898211 to receive general information and updates about COVID-19. You can also sign up to get regular alerts on the rapidly evolving situation and NC’s response.

NC 2-1-1 can refer callers to the organizations in their local community best equipped to address their specific health and human services needs including food, shelter, energy assistance, housing, parenting resources, health care, employment, substance abuse treatment, as well as specific resources for older adults and persons with disabilities, and much more. Simply dial 2-1-1 or TTY 888-892-1162 for assistance.

Due to anticipated high call volume, those seeking general information about COVID-19 are strongly encouraged to sign up for texts. People who are trying to locate specific services would benefit by calling.

NC 2-1-1 cannot provide direct medical services, and COVID-19 can only be diagnosed by a health care professional. If you suspect you or someone you care for may have symptoms or have been exposed to the virus, you should contact your health care provider. If you do not have a provider, you can reach out to your local health department for guidance.

People should only call 9-1-1 if they are experiencing an emergency.  9-1-1 centers across NC have been receiving general questions and other non-emergency calls related to COVID-19.  Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you have an emergency.

Reauthorization of the OAA indicates a strong commitment to providing support to our nation’s older Americans ensuring that these individuals can receive services like in-home personal care, healthy and consistent meals, transportation to essential medical appointments and other engagements, and access to legal services including those that prevent elder abuse and reduce social isolation. This reauthorization also supports the needs of unpaid and family caregivers who are playing an increasingly significant role in supporting the needs of older adults.

The funding increases recommended in this legislation, if implemented by congressional appropriators, show strong federal support for funding levels that will allow Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to not only continue but expand upon the important work they do to support the needs of older adults.

This reauthorization also preserves AAA’s “right of first refusal,” an important legislative priority that the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) advocated for, working closely with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).  Click here to read n4a’s statement on the OAA reauthorization.