The Orange County Health Department is urging community members to protect themselves, their families and those around them by getting vaccinated against Influenza as the county enters flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Halloween is typically celebrated in ways that include prolonged and repeated contact with non-household members. This year, because of COVID-19, it is important to plan early and identify safer alternatives.
Changes to the Safer-At-Home orders will take effect Friday, Sept. 4. Museums and indoor exercise facilities can open at reduced capacity. Playgrounds will open Sept. 11.
Following the state’s lead, Orange County will move into Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 2.5 of the statewide reopening plan at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 4, with a few exceptions.
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Sunday evening around 6:09 p.m. on Old Durham Road near Scarlett Drive.
The Chapel Hill community will see increased police patrols downtown and in student neighborhoods this weekend to encourage safe behaviors and compliance with state and local health orders.
As the University gets ready to start classes Monday (Aug. 10), I wanted to reach out to share information about how we are working with UNC, the Orange County Health Department and neighboring towns to keep our entire community safe in the coming months.