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- 7 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Quail Haven
- COVID-19 Guidance for Thanksgiving Gatherings & Black Friday Shopping Released
- Flu Vaccination Has Added Importance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
- Regional COVID-19 Prevention Support Team Launched
- NCDHHS Updates Nursing Home Visitation Order
- MCHD Accreditation Status Remains Valid Despite Public Comments
- Moore County to Update Vaccination Plan in Anticipation of COVID-19 Vaccine
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Vegpro International Issues a Recall of Fresh Attitude Baby Spinach Because of Potential Salmonella Health Risk
Vegpro International of Sherrington, QC CAN is recalling Fresh Attitude baby spinach (5oz and 11oz) with Best before dates of Dec 4th (for 11oz) and Dec 4th & 5th (for the 5oz), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
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Prairie Farms Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Chocolate Milk Gallons
Prairie Farms has issued a limited voluntary recall of its Prairie Farms Premium Flavored Chocolate Milk gallons and Prairie Farms 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk gallons (Best by Date: Dec. 4, 2020) that were not labeled for an egg allergen that may be present. People who have an allergy or severe sensit
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Shenandoah Growers Inc Issues a Limited, Voluntary Recall of Certain Imported Organic Basil Because of Potential Health Risk
Shenandoah Growers, Inc (Harrisonburg, VA) out of an abundance of caution, has issued a limited, voluntary recall of approximately 15,000 units in select packages, due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.
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This channel provides the five most recent WHO news articles.
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WHO and UNICEF issue new guidance to promote breastfeeding in health facilities globally
WHO and UNICEF today issued new ten-step guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn services. Breastfeeding all babies for the first 2 years would save the lives of more than 820 000 children under age 5 annually.
The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding underpin the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative, which both organizations launched in 1991. The practical guidance encourages new mothers to breastfeed and informs health workers how best to support breastfeeding. -
WHO concerned about suspected chemical attacks in Syria
WHO is deeply alarmed by reports of the suspected use of toxic chemicals in Douma city, East Ghouta.
According to reports from Health Cluster partners, during the shelling of Douma on Saturday, an estimated 500 patients presented to health facilities exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic chemicals. In particular, there were signs of severe irritation of mucous membranes, respiratory failure and disruption to central nervous systems of those exposed. -
Nearly one billion people in Africa to be protected against yellow fever by 2026
Nearly one billion people will be vaccinated against yellow fever in 27 high-risk African countries by 2026 with support from WHO, Gavi – the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and more than 50 health partners.
The commitment is part of the Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics (EYE) in Africa strategy, which was launched by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and partners at a regional meeting in Abuja, Nigeria on Tuesday (10 April).
Press Release Archive
- Emerging Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan City, China - February 7th
- President's "15 Days to Slow the Spread" - March 16th
- Moore Resident Confirmed Positive for COVID-19 - March 18th
- 2nd Moore Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 - March 19th
- Self Service Food Buffet & Salad Bar Closure - March 19th
- MCHD Enforces Closure of Outdoor Restaurant Seating - March 20th
- Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation - March 20th
- Executive Order 120 - March 24th
- 3rd Moore Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 - March 26th
- Case Total for COVID-19 Rises to 5 in Moore - March 27th
- COVID-19 Cases Rise to 8 in Moore - March 30th
- COVID-19 Testing Guidance Shifts - March 30th
- MCHD Alters Schedule in Light of COVID-19 - March 30th
- Moore County Suffers 1st COVID-19 Death - April 5th
- 2nd COVID-19 Death Reported in Moore - April 6th
- Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Outbreak - April 8th
- Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Update - April 9th
- No Further Testing Planned for Long-Term Care in Moore - April 10th
- 3rd COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - April 14th
- 4th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - April 15th
- 5th and 6th COVID-19 Death for Moore County - April 20th
- 3 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Moore - May 6th
- MCHD Reports 10th COVID-19 Death - May 12th
- MCHD Reports 11th COVID-19 Death - June 3rd
- Moore COVID-19 Death Total Reaches 12 - June 15th
- WIC Provides Valuable Services During COVID-19 Pandemic - June 19th
- MCHD Utilizes New Tool to Aid Contact Tracing - June 23rd
- 13th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Moore - June 23rd
- MCHD Reports 14th COVID-19 Death - June 26th
- MCHD Hosts FB Live Event July 1st - June 26th
- Outbreak Identified at Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care - July 2nd
- MCHD Urges Caution Over July 4th Holiday - July 2nd
- Moore Businesses Urged to Follow Mask Mandate - July 7th
- Beware of COVID-19 Scams - July 9th
- Moore Reaches 15 COVID-19 Deaths - July 10th
- MCHD Urges Everyone to Take Precautions During Extreme Heat - July 10th
- COVID-19 Death Count Correction for Moore - July 14th
- MCHD to Host Mask Distribution Event - July 16th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Accordius Health in Aberdeen - July 21st
- MCHD Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths - July 21st
- COVID-19 Case Cluster Identified at Childcare Center in Robbins - July 23rd
- MCHD Reports 2 New COVID-19 Deaths - July 24th
- Mask Distribution and Food Drive Event Planned for 7/31 - July 30th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Event in Robbins on 8/6 - July 30th
- Two Additional COVID-19 Testing Events in Robbins 8/7 & 8/14 - August 5th
- Two New COVID-19 Outbreaks Identified at Long-term Care Facilities in Moore - August 7th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 8/13 at MCHD - August 10th
- Mask Distribution Event on 8/15 - August 13th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Quail Haven Village - August 14th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death - August 18th
- Moore County to Update Vaccination Plan in Anticipation of COVID-19 Vaccine - August 20th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Event in Southern Pines 8/28 - August 21st
- Outbreak Identified at St. Joseph of the Pines - August 21st
- MCHD Hosts FB Live Event on 8/27 - August 24th
- NC's 1st COVID-19 Positive Dog Has Ties to Moore County - August 26th
- COVID-19 Cluster Identified at Robbins Elementary - August 26th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Vass 9/3 - August 28th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death, Total Now Stands at 22 - September 3rd
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Elmcroft - September 4th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Offered at MCHD 9/11 - September 4th
- MCHD Urges COVID-19 Caution Over Labor Day Weekend - September 4th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at RHA Health Services Aberdeen - September 4th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at Robbins First Baptist Church 9/17 - September 11th
- MCHD Reports New COVID-19 Death, Total Reaches 23 - September 15th
- Four New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Brings Total to 27 - September 16th
- COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing in Moore 9/21 & 9/24 - September 17th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Peak Resources Pinelake - September 23rd
- MCHD Accreditation Status Remains Valid - September 24th
- 2 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Both Linked to Long-Term Care - September 24th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for October 2nd at MCHD - September 25th
- 5 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - September 29th
- New COVID-19 Cluster and New COVID-19 Outbreak Identified - September 29th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for October 6th at MCHD - October 2nd
- COVID-19 Death Reported for Moore - October 6th
- COVID-19 Death Reported, Brings Total to 36 in Moore - October 7th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Penick Village - October 8th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 10/15 in Cameron - October 9th
- Regional COVID-19 Prevention Support Team Launched - October 14th
- Flu Vaccination Has Added Importance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic - October 15th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 10/22 in Moore - October 16th
- Two New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - October 16th
- COVID-19 Deaths in Moore Reach a Total of 40 - October 20th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 10/29 - October 23rd
- COVID-19 Safety for Halloween - October 26th
- MCHD Reports 3 New COVID-19 Deaths - October 27th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 11/5 - October 30th
- MCHD Reports 3 New COVID-19 Deaths - October 30th
- 4 COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore, Total Reaches 50 - November 3rd
- MCHD Reports 7 New COVID-19 Deaths - November 5th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 11/12 - November 6th
- COVID-19 Test Event Cancelled - November 12th
- 2 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - November 12th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Available 11/19 - November 13th
- COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Quail Haven - November 13th
- Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Set for 11/24 - November 20th
- 7 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Moore - November 24th
- MCHD Urges COVID-19 Caution for the Thanksgiving Holiday - November 24th
- Pertussis Cases Reported in Moore - February 4th
- National Children's Dental Health Month - February 6th
- Mass Antibiotic Distribution Events Planned in Response to Pertussis - February 20th
- Mosquito Dunk Distribution Event - April 1st
- Healthy Habits, Healthy Families with WIC - May 28th
- Evening Clinic Hours Added - August 29th
- 2019 Moore Healthy Dining Awards - November 7th
- Health Department Announces Schedule Change for January 2017
- Health Department Releases the 2016 State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report
- Community Health Assessment Survey Information
- Healthy Habits, Healthy Families with WIC August 2016
- Stay Hydrated/Safe/Cool This Summer July 26, 2016
- Rabies Advisory May 12, 2016
- Dental Sealants Available for Students at High Falls Elementary