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Free N95 Masks Available to the Community Beginning February 11, 2022
Starting Friday, Feb. 11, members of the public interested in receiving a free N95 mask provided by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) can pick them up at two convenient locations in Orange County.
Orange County Health Department will distribute masks at the following locations while supplies last:
- Hillsborough
The Orange County Public Library
137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm
Friday - Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
- Carrboro
Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC)
110 W. Main Street, Carrboro
Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
You may also request free masks from the NCDHHS at: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/RequestMasks
Community members with questions may contact the health department’s call center at (919) 913-8088 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spanish and other languages available.
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Study Shows That Wearing a Mask Lowers the Odds of Testing Positive for COVID-19
Wearing any kind of mask indoors is associated with significantly better protection from the coronavirus, with high-quality N95 and KN95 masks providing the best chance of avoiding infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
In indoor public settings, surgical masks reduce the chances of testing positive by 66 percent, the CDC estimated. Top-of-the-line N95 and KN95 masks, the tightfitting face coverings often worn by health-care workers, cut the odds of infection by 83 percent, the health agency said. Wearing a cloth mask appeared to lower the odds of testing positive by 56 percent, but the findings were not statistically significant.
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I have already had COVID-19. Do I still need to get vaccinated or boosted?
Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 because, even though you will have some immunity after you have recovered, it estimated that it only lasts a few months. Also the COVID-19 virus mutates constantly creating new variants, like the Omicron variant. That means that the COVID-19 you have recovered from may not be the variant that is circulating in your community currently.
READ MORE.
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February 7th Was National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Black/African American people account for a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV, compared to other races and ethnicities. Racism, HIV stigma, homophobia, poverty, and barriers to health care continue to drive these disparities.
People who don't know they have HIV can't get the care and treatment they need to stay healthy. Taking HIV medicine every day can make the viral load undetectable, which means one can stay healthy for many years and have effectively no risk of transmitting HIV to sex partners.
Download the Fact Sheet.
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Are you ready to quit tobacco? A 4-week FreshStart Tobacco Cessation class will begin on Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The class will help you to: - Make a quit plan.
- Identify your support system.
- Get free patches, gum, and lozenges.
To register, call Rita Krosner at 919-245-2480 or email smokefreeoc@orangecountync.gov. You may also take advantage of one on one counseling, if you prefer. Make a plan to quit today!
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Upcoming Pop-Up Vaccine and Testing Events5 to 11 Pfizer Vaccine February 9th and March 2nd from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
New Hope Elementary
Flyer: English / Spanish
Walk ins welcome!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Vaccines are free, and no ID is required! If you are coming for your second dose, or a booster please bring your vaccination card with the record of your previous doses. Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine page for the most up-to-date information: www.orangecountync.gov/getyourshot, or call (919) 913-8088 with any questions.
The Chapel Hill clinic is by appointment only. Ages 5 and up can be vaccinated! To make an appointment call (919) 913-8088 or visit https://takemyshot.nc.gov.
Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Please call (919) 913-8088 to schedule an appointment.
***Ages 5 and up.
***Moderna, J&J, and Pfizer vaccines are available.
The Hillsborough walk-in clinic at Bonnie B. Davis has been temporarily closed as of January 30th, 2022.
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North Carolina COVID-19 Cases
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reports 2,498,957 COVID-19 cases, 21,325 deaths and 3,956 hospitalizations. 60% of North Carolina's population is up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination.
There are currently 24,259 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 119 deaths in Orange County. 79% of Orange County residents are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.
For more information regarding live updates (NCDHHS updates the site every day around noon), 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.
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