News: Public Health
Smoking and Vaping now limited in public places across New Hanover County
Posted February 1, 2021 at 11:16 am Category: News Release • Public Health
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Beginning today, February 1, New Hanover County’s Smoking and Vaping Ordinance, prohibiting the use of combustible tobacco and e-cigarettes in public places, goes into effect … Read More »
New Hanover County Public Health reports 20 additional deaths from COVID-19, highlights frequently asked vaccine questions
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Public Health officials were informed of 20 additional deaths of residents from COVID-19 this week, bringing the total number of county residents … Read More »
Ten additional deaths from COVID-19 reported in New Hanover County, community vaccination efforts continue
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Public Health officials were informed of ten additional deaths of residents from COVID-19 this week, bringing the total number of county residents who … Read More »
New Hanover County Public Health’s vaccination appointments full for Jan. 21 and 22
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – All appointments for this week’s COVID-19 vaccinations through New Hanover County Public Health are now full, based on the supply of vaccine Public Health has on … Read More »
Vaccination appointments now open for adults 65 and older & healthcare workers
Update: In less than two and a half hours, New Hanover County’s call center booked 1,410 appointments for residents who are 65 and older and healthcare workers to receive their … Read More »
New Hanover County surpasses 100 deaths from COVID-19, reports 867 new cases in just a week
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County reached an unfortunate milestone this week, surpassing 100 deaths from COVID-19 in our community. “One death is too many, but we now have 102 people who have died from … Read More »
New Hanover County continues focus of vaccinating adults 75 and older this week, will update local plan in line with the state
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that it has updated the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan to incorporate all health care workers … Read More »
New Hanover County opens more vaccination appointments for adults 75 and older
Update: In less than three hours, New Hanover County’s call center booked 955 appointments for residents who are 75 and older to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. … Read More »
New Hanover County vaccinates thousands of individuals 75 and older, reports 6 additional deaths
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Public Health began vaccinating individuals 75 and older on Thursday, January 7, as the county transitioned into Phase 1b, Group 1 of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout … Read More »
New Hanover County Vaccination Appointments Currently Full
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Since announcing on January 5 that New Hanover County Public Health would transition into the next phase – Phase 1b, Group 1 – of the state’s vaccination rollout plan, … Read More »
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