COVID-19 Updates: April, 28 2020
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Orange County Press Release
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kristin Prelipp, Communications Manager and Public Information Officer
kprelipp@orangecountync.gov or 919-245-2462
LINK TO MEDIA RELEASE
Teens, Stay Physically Apart from Others to Reduce COVID-19 Risk
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. April 28, 2020 ? Teens, do you know you can transmit COVID-19 to others even without showing symptoms?
Although the virus generally causes mild symptoms in youths, people of all ages can spread it and bring it home to others who are at higher risk. The key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 is to practice social distancing ? staying physically apart from anyone who is not in your household.
Stay at home orders are in place in Orange County and North Carolina to slow the spread of the virus and to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. This will help ensure patients can get the care they need when they need it.
Tips from teens
Need some tips to fight boredom and to stay social while physically apart? Lydia Procopio, a rising sophomore at Eno River Academy High School in Hillsborough, suggests starting with initiating conversations to check on others.
“It really helps everyone to hear from someone during the quarantine and know that someone is still there for them even though they’re not physically there,” she said.
She’s organized chat sessions and online games with friends and done a duet cover of a song virtually with a friend.
“Even though our motivation can be scarce and those feelings of happiness are hard to find, when we do have them we need to hold onto them tight,” Procopio said. “And even though it's kind of hard to do, forcing ourselves to do things is also a great way to fight boredom. Most importantly, we can’t give up on ourselves or give up on the hope that this thing will end soon.”
 See the attached Tips from Teens for additional ideas from teens in the area.
What you should know
The stay at home orders apply to teens too. Everyone must stay home except to: - Visit essential businesses.
- Exercise outdoors.
- Help a family member.
You might be asked to pick up groceries, or you might want to walk on a trail or through a park for your own physical and mental needs. If in public for essential needs, remember to: - Avoid gatherings of any size. Save visits with friends for when the pandemic is over.
- Stay at least 6 feet apart from anyone not in your household. If you happen upon a friend, keep your distance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises at least 6 feet.
- Wear a cloth face covering when 6 feet of distance is hard to achieve, such as in grocery stores and on some trails. The CDC recommends cloth face coverings for most people older than 2.
- Participate safely in recreational activities. Sharing equipment, like a basketball or flying disc, can transmit the virus. Viruses can live on objects for days, and disease transmission can occur before symptoms show.
More on masks
Cloth face coverings prevent the spread of a virus from the wearer to others. Everyone is encouraged to wear masks because the virus can be carried and shed by people who show no symptoms. Cloth face coverings should be used in addition to: - Maintaining 6 feet of distance from others.
- Frequently and thoroughly washing hands.
- Taking other measures to prevent virus spread. See the CDC’s How to Protect Yourself & Others page.
Cloth face coverings can be made from household items, such as scarves and t-shirts, and can be creative. You can use the cloth as a canvas to express your personality. See sew and no-sew instructions from the CDC. Reliable InformationThe Orange County Health Department is now providing a weekly summary of cases on Fridays. The state updates its COVID-19 case count dashboard daily at 11 a.m. For the latest information and guidance relating to Orange County’s COVID-19 response: - Visit www.orangecountync.gov/coronavirus.
- Receive daily text updates on the crisis by texting 888-777 with OCNCHEALTH for English speakers and OCNCSALUD for Spanish speakers.
- Sign up for a twice weekly e-newsletter about the COVID-19 response via the county website.
- Follow the Orange County Health Department on Facebook and Twitter.
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Governor Extends Stay At Home Order Through May 8, Plans Three Phase Lifting of Restrictions Based on Virus Trends
Governor Roy Cooper issued on April 23, 2020 Executive Order No. 135 extending North Carolina’s Stay At Home order through May 8. The orders extending closure of restaurants for dine-in service and bars and closure of other close-contact businesses are also extended through May 8.
Governor Cooper shared details about North Carolina’s plan to lift restrictions in three phases once the data show that key metrics are headed in the right direction.
“The health and safety of people in North Carolina must be our top priority,” Cooper said. “This plan provides a road-map for us to begin easing restrictions in stages to push our economy forward.” |
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Take the 2020 Census! The 2020 Census is happening now! The census helps make sure that resources are distributed appropriately, but to do that everyone must be counted. Orange County residents can respond online, by phone (844) 330-2020, or by mail. You can complete the census online or by phone in 13 different languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Tagalog, Polish, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Japanese. In addition, bilingual invitations and paper questionnaires in English and Spanish will be sent to select areas of the country. To help you respond, the Census Bureau also offers webpages and guides in 59 non-English languages, including American Sign Language, as well as guides in Braille and large print. Visit Language Support to learn more. |
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19 Ways to Ensure Health Equity for Latinos During (and After) COVID-19
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Health equity is where everyone has a fair and just opportunity to live their healthiest life possible. But health inequity remains.
Now the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening historical inequities, and disproportionately affecting and killing Latinos and other people of color.
So what can we do? We need to both immediate focus to ease the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on Latinos and people of color, as well as long-term strides to address underlying inequities that are aggravated during this time.
It won’t be easy, or fast. But here’s few ways to push for health equity.
To read Salud America's '19 Ways to Ensure Health Equity' article in detail, please visit their webpage. |
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COVID-19 & Race| PolicyLinkPeople of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and its economic fallout. We are working to make sure that medical care, emergency relief, and longer-term recovery efforts target the people and places in greatest need by advancing an intersectional equity policy agenda for federal, state, and local leaders driven by Principles for a Common-Sense, Street- Smart Recovery, and bringing a sharp focus on the racial implications of the crises through a weekly commentary and media analysis project.To learn more about resources on equity and COVID-19, visit PolicyLink's webpage. |
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North Carolina COVID-19 CasesThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reports 9,568 COVID-19 cases, 463 hospitalizations and 342 deaths as of April 28, 2020. For more information regarding live updates (NCDHHS updates the site every morning at 11 a.m.), please visit the NCDHHS website.
Orange County Health Department also has a COVID-19 dashboard webpage, with information on COVID-19 data in the county. The dashboard will be updated every Tuesday and Thursday. There are currently 209 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County, and 14 deaths.Social distancing is extremely important to limit the spread of COVID-19. Included below are infographics in English, Spanish and Chinese that give tips on social distancing. Orange County encourages residents to practice social distancing along with other steps, such as proper hand washing, to combat the spread. Spanish, Chinese, Kinyarwanda, Chinese and Karen versions of the graphics below are available here. |
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Orange County Food Distribution Site InformationIn partnership with local food agencies, the Town of Chapel Hill has outlined food distribution resources in Orange County. This includes a weekly schedule, food delivery options, federal food programs, and the most current food sites for students in the local schools. English, Spanish and Mandarin versions of the food distribution site schedule are listed below: |
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Coronavirus Behind-The-Scenes Report
To sign up for live daily coronavirus (COVID-19) updates, including resource information, please click the link below.
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Orange County Health Department Extends Our Support to All Our Residents During this Difficult Time
“Staying at Home” can be difficult. We stand in solidarity with those who cannot visibly be themselves during this difficult time. You can be yourself at OCHD: We are in this together!
Questions about COVID-19? Call (919) 245-6111 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Interpreters are available upon request.
Need to talk to the medical or dental clinic at OCHD? Call (919) 245-2400 during regular business hours.
Looking for community resources during the COVID pandemic? Visit: https://www.orangecountync.gov/2354/Community-Resources
Orange County Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, or sex. |
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COVID-19 Community Resources
For more information on COVID-19 community resources in the county, please visit our webpage. Resources on specific topic areas, such as food access, education, housing, and others, are all accessible on our website, or at the links below.
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