Most people have had some sort of personal experience with COVID19 in the 7 months since the first positive case was confirmed in the United…
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Our School System is working closely with the Macon County Health Department (CHD) to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our community. These efforts include…
Macon County has identified that a Macon County Public Health employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is isolating at home and doing well.…
*Update- On Wednesday, the school system announced cafeteria workers at South Macon Elementary, Mountain View Intermediate, and Macon Middle School had tested positive. All cafeteria…
Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19 with pediatrician Dr. Nick Jernigan: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and…
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received its first reported case of a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive dog in North Carolina. SARS-CoV-2…
Prior to COVID19, nurses at Mission Hospital, now owned by HCA Healthcare has launched a campaign to form a nurse union in hopes of improving…
A Macon County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has died, marking the 4th death in the county. The person was over the age of 65 and…
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina will remain paused in Safer At Home Phase 2 for another 5 weeks as students and staff…
For Immediate Release: August 5, 2020 To: Jackson County Community & Stakeholders From: Jackson County Department of Public Health Re: Jackson County Department of Public…