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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Learn more about the FREE vaccine for COVID-19.
Visit our Multilingual Resources Page for resources in many languages.
To register with the Orange County Health Department, NC, Click on the icon above or call (919) 913-8088. The phone center is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spanish and other languages available.
Orange County requires face coverings indoors in public as of 5 pm August 11. | Social Distancing Social distancing, also called physical distancing, is a vital way to stay healthy during a pandemic. | |
If you are able to learn to keep good hand hygiene it is so much easier to stay healthy. | How to Gather Safely |
Español Lo que debe saber sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19). | All resources about COVID-19 in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, ASL, Burmese, Karen, Kinyarwanda, and Swahili. | Equity Orange County Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, or sex. |
COVID-19 FAQ We provide answers to commonly asked questions about coronavirus. | A list of information and resources about food, health, education, housing, and more. | Myths & Facts |
NCDHHS and OCHD have worked closely with long-term care facilities. Learn more. | Places of Worship | Want to volunteer or support local organizations and groups that are responding to COVID-19? Here’s how. |
| For informational videos from the Orange County Health Department, follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/OCHDNC. Recent productions include:English - November 2020: K-12 Schools and Guidance for Thanksgiving | |
| Public Health Chat English - June 2021: Common COVID-19 questions and meet the medical director. English- May 2021: Common COVID-19 questions and meet the mobile vaccination team English - April 2021: Why did you get your COVID-19 vaccine? English - March 2021: One Year Into the Pandemic Special English - February 2021: Vaccine Planning and Orange County Business Contest English - January 2021: Battle Winter Depression and a COVID-19 Vaccine Update English - December 2020: Vaccination Plan and How to Celebrate the Holidays Safely English - November 2020: K-12 Schools and Guidance for Thanksgiving English - October 2020: K-12 Schools and Halloween Guidance | |
| Cafecito con El Condado de Orange Español - Confianza / Trust Español - Mitos y Realidades / Myths and Facts Español - Mente Sana / Mental Health Español - Vacunas/ Vaccines | |
| How to Gather Safely in a Pandemic (English, Español) - November 23, 2020 | |
| Fiestas en el Tiempo de COVID-19 / Celebrations and Parties During COVID-19 (Español) - September 14, 2020 | |
| COVID-19 Safety Plans for Churches and Faith Communities (English, Español) - August 19, 2020 | |
| Phase One of the Stay at Home Order (English, Español) - May 8, 2020 | |
| Orange County Sheriff's Office Message to the Community (English, Español, Chinese/Mandarin, Arabic, Burmese, Karen, Kinyarwanda, & Swahili) - April 28, 2020 |
Please visit our videos page on helpful videos about COVID-19 on a variety of topics, including cloth face coverings, social distancing, and how to protect yourself from COVID-19.
Orange County Government cares about diversity, equity and inclusion. As a community, we need to be mindful of xenophobia (dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries).
As this novel coronavirus spreads, so does xenophobia. We want to avoid any speech or action that would make minorities in our community feel exposed and vulnerable. Pathogens and viruses do not discriminate, however humans do.
The Orange County Health Department will not contribute to racial profiling and marginalization, portraying the carrier of this illness as “foreign and alien.” We will stick to the science and treat all community members with respect.
Boosters for All Vaccines Available Now!
The Orange County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna and J & J booster shots. People eligible for booster shots may check with local pharmacies or visit myspot.nc.gov. For more information, call (919) 913-8088.
Press Release in English, Spanish.
Learn how to have a fun and safe Halloween this year! Check out the latest guidance.
Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Approved for Certain Immunocompromised Residents
Readh the Press Release or View the FAQ.
PRESS RELEASE: Indoor mask mandate reinstated for Orange County effective Wednesday, August 11 at 5 pm.
If you feel a business is failing to adhere to the COVID-19 policies, please fill out this form so that an Environmental Health Specialist can work with the business to comply with the requirement:
www.orangecountync.gov/RegisterComplaint
PRESS RELEASES: Stay up to date with the latest information from the OCHD by visiting the press release page. https://www.orangecountync.gov/2410/COVID-19-Media
Sign up to receive press releases by emailing Kristin Prelipp, Public Information Officer and Communications Manager for OCHD at kprelipp@orangecountync.gov.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please direct any media inquiries to OCHD Public Information Officer and Communications Manager, Kristin Prelipp at (919) 245-2462. Direct public information requests related to Orange County’s COVID-19 response to Todd McGee, Orange County Community Relations/EOC Public Affairs, at (984) 220-5412 or by using THIS FORM.
Social Media
For the latest on COVID-19 and its impacts in Orange County, follow the Health Department on social media at the links below.