County Health Department providing drive-up flu shots

WILLARD KILLOUGH III
Editor-in-chief

New Hanover CTY-Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a hot topic this year and is a serious illness, but as of October 6th in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has at least at least this season. There were 7,436,278 million COVID-19 cases and 209,560 deaths.

Now the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.GOV) estimates that the CDC will burden an estimated 35.5 million people with influenza and 16.5 million health care providers during the 2018-2019 season. I’m presumed to go. Their illness, 490,600 hospitalizations, and 34,200 deaths from the flu.

Public health officials in New Hanover County were notified earlier this week of two recent deaths by COVID-19 and are monitoring 11 outbreaks and outbreaks in collective living, including nursing homes, housing facilities, and UNCW dormitories.

According to county public health officials, “one of the people who died this week was in their 80s and the other in their 70s, both at high risk of serious illness due to age and underlying health. It was thought that the total number of residents of New Hanover County who died between the ages of COVID-19 and 34. The New Hanover County Public Health COVID-19 dashboard shows this number as information is processed and reported by the NC department. Will be updated in the next few days to reflect the health and welfare services. “

County officials said this week’s data showed a slight decrease in new COVID-19 cases in New Hanover County, with the largest segment of COVID-19 cases identified in young adults aged 18-24 years. .. As the cold and flu season approaches, health officials recommend that everyone who can get the flu vaccine this year do so. “

“Influenza vaccination not only prevents the flu and the serious symptoms of the flu, but also limits the circulation of the flu in the area and continues to support COVID, which is a potential overshoot in the local healthcare system. Protecting others by preventing runs. -19 “said Carla Turner, RN, MSHCA, Assistant Health Director of New Hanover County. “Everyone who is vaccinated against the flu and can continue to practice the three Ws is essential so that we can find a way to enjoy the fall activities. We will continue to resume safely.”

The county provides a way for residents to get the flu vaccine.
• Promote influenza vaccinations at the Health and Welfare Building. Starting Monday, October 5, residents will be able to drive to the Healthhand Human Services Building on 1650 Greenfield Street in Wilmington to receive the flu vaccine for free. Influenza vaccine is available for people over 6 months from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. No proof of residence or insurance is required and no reservation is required. Insured residents are required to submit a health insurance card, but public health does not require payment. The drive-up service is exclusively for influenza vaccines. For other vaccinations or additional vaccinations, call 910-798-3500 to book a public health clinic.
• Drive through influenza vaccination and medication recovery events. On Saturday, October 24, residents will be able to drive the parking lot between Brunswick and Hanover streets in downtown Wilmington (next to the Schwartz Center) from 10 am to 2 pm to receive the flu vaccine for free. I can do it. No proof of residence or insurance is required and no reservation is required. In addition, residents may bring unused and / or expired medications for proper disposal. The drug is a prescription, over-the-counter drug, vitamin or herb, and syringes and other sharp objects are also accepted. Residents can participate in the acquisition of influenza vaccines, drug drop-offs, or both. For more information, please contact us at 910-798-3500.

Residents can learn more about the location of vaccinations. http://Flu.NCDHHS.gov

Earlier this week, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandikoen lifted restrictions on visits to apartments that meet the guidelines of the Medicare and Medicaid Service Centers. In addition, due to the decline and leveling off of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced a transition to Phase 3 reopening at 5 pm on Friday, October 2. Bars, music halls, nightclubs, theaters, entertainment venues, outdoor amusement attractions and arenas offering outdoor services can be reopened with occupancy limits and increased hygiene practices.

Limits for large gatherings of 25 indoors and 50 outdoors, face cover requirements, and alcohol sales ending at 11 pm remain valid.

Companies can contact the Coronavirus Call Center in New Hanover County from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday to set up consulting on processes, safety measures, and best practices. More information and resources for your business can be found at the following URL: http://Health.NHCgov.com/Coronavirus
Public health authorities continue to work with community partners to monitor COVID-19, implement best practices, and provide testing. A list of free community COVID-19 test events can be found at: http://Health.NHCgov.com/ Coronavirus. Residents are encouraged to continue practicing three Ws to delay the spread of COVID-19.
• Wear a face cover when going out in public
• Wait 6 feet from others outside the household
• Frequently wash hands and exposed surfaces