COVID-19 Updates: April, 30 2020
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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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The Unequal Impact Of COVID-19 on The Latino Community |
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On Wednesday, April 22, more than 700 people tuned in to our virtual town hall “The Unequal Impact of COVID-19 on the Latino Community,” where UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía was joined by Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; and moderator Alicia Menendez, MSNBC anchor.
In an engaging and fascinating conversation, Murguía started the town hall by speaking about the disparities that the Hispanic community faced before this health crisis, and how this pandemic has now revealed them. She also emphasized the essential role Latinos and immigrants are playing being at the frontlines of this pandemic and supporting all Americans, and how our community is being left out of the relief packages coming from Congress.
“The lack of health care is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the systemic inequities that made this crisis so much harder and so much more deadly on communities of color, including the Latino community,” Murguía noted. “They include higher levels of poverty, less wealth, more food insecurity, less access to mental health services, more crowded living conditions, and less access to broadband and other technology.”
Dr. Richard Besser was asked about the current state of COVID-19, what we know and what we don’t about the virus, the latest guidelines to stay safe and healthy, and how does it look to go back to normal. “Viruses don’t respect borders, and viruses do not respect walls,” Dr. Besser said explaining how the virus arrived in the United States and it spread at different rates in different places. “Unfortunately, we have learned that in America not everyone has the same opportunity to protect themselves, their families, and their communities,” he continued, adding a lot of valuable information to the discussion.
To watch the UnidosUS's virtual town hall, please visit their webpage. |
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North Carolina COVID-19 CasesThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reports 10,509 COVID-19 cases, 546 hospitalizations and 378 deaths as of April 30, 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 216 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County, and 16 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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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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