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Every Home in the U.S. is Eligible to Order a 3rd Round of Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Order your FREE at-home COVID-19 tests now: https://www.covid.gov/tests
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Orange County Celebrates JuneteenthFrom the desk of the OCHD Communication Committee of the Racial Equity Commission (REC)
In June, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day in North Carolina, honoring the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Governor Cooper states; “As we celebrate Black heritage, history and freedom, it’s critical that we also take this opportunity to both celebrate the progress we’ve made and accept the challenge we still face to achieve true racial equality. By addressing the systemic racism that has been in our communities for centuries, we can create a more just and equitable future.”
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced the news of freedom, reaching some of the last enslaved men and women in the United States.
Despite over 150 years of progress since the abolition of slavery, Black communities still face economic, institutional and social barriers. Over the past year, communities across the state and nation have continued to grapple with these inequities in order to build a more fair and just society.
Orange County now honors and celebrates Juneteenth as a paid holiday, which will be acknowledged and recognized on Monday June 20, 2022.
Juneteenth Events in the Triangle:
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Exceptional Measures -- Celebrating Juneteenth
6:30 pm | FREE | Carolina Theatre, Durham
Friday, June 17, 2022
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration: Juneteenth celebration at North Carolina Museum of History
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh
Juneteenth Jubilee "Afrofuturism" art show and party in Durham
6:30 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE | The Fruit, Durham
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Oberlin Village Pop-Up Museum
8:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Harvey Hill at Dix Park
Oberlin Village Heritage 5K
8:00 am | $40.00-45.00 | Harvey Hill at Dix Park
Juneteenth poetry workshop for teens
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Leigh Farm Park, Durham
Oberlin Village Heritage Kids Dash
9:00 am | $5.00 | Harvey Hill at Dix Park
Apex Juneteenth Celebration
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Apex Historic Depot
Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest -- Portraits of the Past
11:15 am to 3:30 pm | FREE | Dubois Center, Wake Forest
Juneteenth poetry workshop for teens
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Leigh Farm Park, Durham
A Father's Day X Juneteenth Play Date with Pierce Freelon and Jeghetto ($10 per person or $20 per family)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $10.00 | Motorco Music Hall
Juneteenth Festival at Dix Park -- part of Capital City Juneteenth Celebration
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Harvey Hill at Dix Park
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration: Festival at Dix park
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | The Chapel at Dix Park
16th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Golden Belt Campus
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Cary Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Old Cary Community Library
Cary Juneteenth: The Fire of Freedom performed by Mike Wiley
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $10.00 | Cary Arts Center |
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Every Day More than 110 Americans are Killed with GunsOn June 3, 2022—National Gun Violence Awareness Day—people across the country came together to call attention to the gun violence crisis that takes more than 110 lives and wounds hundreds more in the US every single day.
Gun violence—intensified by long-standing inequities and public health disparities—is taking a devastating toll on Black and Latinx people in America. #WearOrange to call attention to the disproportionate impact of gun violence on our communities.
Every year, hundreds of children in the US gain access to guns and shoot themselves or someone else. Spread awareness about the importance of secure gun storage—storing guns unloaded, locked and separate from ammunition.
- Learn more about this public health crisis at wearorange.org.
- Listen to Orange County Health Director speak about gun violence as a public health issue in this interview with WCHL's Aaron Keck. Her comments about gun violence begin at 8:27.
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Preventing Heat Related Illness
In the next few weeks it is important to allow yourself time to acclimate to the heat. Many people do not realize what an important role acclimation plays in preventing illness and injury. Take adequate rest breaks in the shade or a cool area, hydrate – drink at least a cup of cool water every 20 minutes. Watch out for each other and know the signs of heat stress: - Headache or nausea
- Weakness or dizziness
- Heavy sweating or hot dry skin
- Elevated body temperature
- Thirst
- Decreased urine output
Take these actions:- Give water to drink
- Remove necessary clothing
- Move to a cooler area
- Cool with water, ice or a fan
- Do not leave alone
- Seek medical care if needed
Know the signs of a Medical Emergency:- Abnormal thinking or behavior
- Slurred speech
- Seizures
- Loss of Consciousness
Take these actions:- CALL 911
- Cool worker with water or ice
- Stay until help arrives.
With a Heat Illness it’s important to act quickly and when in doubt, Call 911.
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Who Should get a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster?After completing your primary vaccine series, the above chart shows who is due for a COVID-19 booster. Remember that children 5 to 11 recently became eligible for their booster. Get your free, safe and effective COVID-19 booster today by calling (919) 913-8088 or by visiting https://takemyshot.nc.gov.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Vaccines are free, and no ID is required! Walk-ins are welcome! 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.
Ages 5 and up can be vaccinated! To make an appointment call (919) 913-8088 or visit https://takemyshot.nc.gov.
Chapel Hill
Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Appointments encouraged but walk-ins also accepted.
***Ages 5 and up.
***Moderna, J&J, and Pfizer vaccines are available.
Hillsborough
Bonnie B. Davis Environment & Agricultural Center
1020 US Hwy 70 W., Hillsborough, NC
Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Appointments encouraged but walk-ins also accepted.
***Ages 5 and up.
***Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are available.
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Free COVID-19 Testing
Testing in Hillsborough
Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm - Drive thru testing takes place in the parking lot in front of the Dept. of Social Services (DSS) at 113 Mayo St., Hillsborough, NC 27278.
- Registration is strongly recommended and may be done online: mako.exchange/scheduler/registration/?location=7087 You may also call (919) 913-8088 to register weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Walk-in are also welcome.
- Your Booking ID will be valid any day during clinic hours and is reusable.
- Mako offers only PCR tests.
Testing in Chapel Hill
Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3pm
Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm
NOTE: This testing site will cease operations as of June 24, 2022.
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North Carolina COVID-19 Cases
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reports 2,799,515 COVID-19 cases, 25,094 deaths and 730 hospitalizations. 64% of North Carolina's population is up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination.
There are currently 30,494 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 136 deaths in Orange County.
Orange County COVID-19 vaccinations:
Percentage of Population Vaccinated with at least One Dose: 79%
Percentage of Population Vaccinated with Two Doses or one Dose J&J: 77%
Percentage of Population Vaccinated with One Booster/ Additional Dose: 56%
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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