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Twelve COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported in the Granville, Vance District

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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health

As of April 29, 2020, there are 135 known COVID-19 cases in Granville County, 87 cases in Vance County, and 9,948 confirmed cases in North Carolina.

There are two outbreaks at congregate living facilities in the district – one at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, NC and one at Pelican Health Nursing Home in Henderson, NC.

Of the total positive cases in each county, 86 in Granville County are associated with the prison and 34 in Vance County are associated with the nursing home.

Of the 49 community-based cases in Granville County, 24 have been released from isolation and 46 of the 86 cases at the prisons have been released from isolation.

Of the 87 cases in Vance, 19 have been released from isolation and 6 are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 12 deaths in the health district – 6 in Vance County and 6 with the Bureau of Prisons in Granville County.

GVPH has created graphs (click here to view) to regularly share data about new cases over time, cumulative cases, and demographics of cases in our counties. Graphs will be updated on Tuesdays and Fridays.

GVPH updates its website daily with Vance and Granville COVID-19 statistics. Please visit www.gvph.org/COVID-19/ for the latest information.

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Low Income Energy Assistance Program Offers One-Time Supplement

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will be issuing a one-time supplement payment for all households that were approved for Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) benefits during the 2019-2020 application period.

The supplement amounts will be based on household size and approved LIEAP benefit amounts and will be paid directly to the household’s primary heating vendor.

The one-time supplements are scheduled to be issued by NC Fast on the night of May 11, 2020. A notice will be mailed to households informing them of the supplement payments.

For more details, please contact the Granville County Department of Social Services at 919-693-1511.

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Granville Co. Commissioners May 4 Meeting Canceled

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

The May 4, 2020, meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners has been canceled.

The next meeting will be held on May 18, 2020, at 7 p.m. as previously scheduled. The format of the meeting will be determined at a later date.

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Families Living Violence Free, Legal Aid NC Offering Free Self-Help Clinics

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-Information courtesy Families Living Violence Free

Families Living Violence Free is proud to partner with Legal Aid of North Carolina to offer free self-help clinics to Granville County residents and surrounding communities.

Legal Aid provides free self-help clinics to help you learn how to handle certain basic legal issues without hiring an attorney.

During the self-help clinics, you will receive all the guidance and paperwork necessary to walk out of the clinic and into the courthouse.  The clinics will provide you with general legal information and guidance only.

Families Living Violence Free will provide the location for you to come and join the free self-help clinics. You will also be provided the necessary paperwork for each clinic. You may register online at www.legalaidnc.org or call our office at 919-693-5700.

Families Living Violence Free invites you to join us for the following free self-help clinics hosted by Legal Aid of North Carolina:

May 2020 Self-Help Clinic Schedule
Clinic Date Time
Criminal Record Expunction Tuesday, May 5 2:30 pm
Social Security Disability Thursday, May 7 2:30 pm
Child Custody and Visitation Tuesday, May 12 2:30 pm
Employee Rights Thursday, May 14 2:30 pm
Simple Divorce Thursday, May 21 2:30 pm
Tenant Rights Thursday, May 28 2:30 pm
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Confirmed Vance COVID-19 Cases Increase to 79, Granville Remains Steady at 130

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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health

As of April 27, 2020, Granville Vance Public Health reports 130 known cases of COVID-19 in Granville County, 79 cases in Vance County and 9,142 confirmed cases in North Carolina.

There are two outbreaks at congregate living facilities in the district – one at Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, NC and one at Pelican Health Nursing Home in Henderson, NC. Of the total positive cases in each county, 85 in Granville County are associated with the prison and 33 in Vance County are associated with the nursing home.

Of the 45 community-based cases in Granville County, 21 have been released from isolation and 46 of the 85 cases at the prisons have been released from isolation.

Of the 79 cases in Vance, 10 have been released from isolation* and 6 are hospitalized. There have been a total of 8 deaths in the health district – 3 in Vance County and 5 with the Bureau of Prisons in Granville County.

*Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH) does not have official guidance at this time to determine whether someone is ‘recovered’ since many details about this virus and its effects are still being discovered. GVPH shares the number of those who have been ‘released from isolation’ as determined by the CDC Guidance for discontinuation of isolation for persons with COVID-19.

GVPH updates its website daily with Vance and Granville COVID-19 statistics. Please visit www.gvph.org/COVID-19/ for the latest information.

What does the Health Department do when there is a positive case in our community?

Once a positive test result is received, the health department reaches out to the affected person to ensure they are isolating in their home. Families of individuals who are confirmed positive for COVID-19 are given information about isolation and quarantine and asked to monitor symptoms.

Local public health officials then conduct an interview with the patient to begin contact tracing – investigating any known contacts from the previous two weeks. GVPH determines any potential at-risk contacts and notifies them individually of that contact and that risk.

GVPH’s commitment to the public is to announce all positive cases as soon as the results are confirmed. Therefore, announcements may be made before contact tracing is fully completed. GVPH will share more information as it is appropriate.

To protect privacy, no additional information about the individuals will be shared by the health department.

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COVID-19: 68 Cases, 3 Deaths in Vance; 130 Cases, 5 Deaths in Granville

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-Update from Lisa Harrison, director of Granville Vance Public Health

Vance County has 68 known cases of COVID-19 as of April 26, 2020.

10 of those 68 have been released from isolation;
7 of those 68 are inpatient (in the hospital);
28 of those 68 are associated with the Pelican Health Nursing Home outbreak.

There have been 3 deaths in Vance County related to COVID-19. A 72-year old male from Vance County died Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was hospitalized at the time and had multiple pre-existing health conditions that worsened as a result of COVID-19. An 82-year old male from Vance County died Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was in Hospice Care. An 81-year old female from Vance County died Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was in the hospital at the time of death and was the initial positive case identified at the Pelican Health Nursing Home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

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Granville County has 130 positive test results for COVID-19 in the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System or NCEDSS as of April 26, 2020.

44 of those 130 are community-spread cases located across Granville County.

21 of those 44 have been released from isolation – enough time has passed since initial symptoms appeared and since test results came in. 21 individuals who were positive for COVID-19 in Granville County a few weeks ago report they are feeling better. GVPH does not have official guidance for ‘recovered’ at this time.

86 of those 130 cases are affiliated with the prison system in Butner, NC. More about their response can be found online at https://www.bop.gov/coronavirus/. GVPH numbers correlate with the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS) data and NC county map: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/covid-19-case-count-nc

46 of those 86 have been released from isolation.

There have been a total of 5 deaths reported by the Bureau of Prisons associated with the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, NC:

April 11, 2020, an 81-year-old male died,
April 12, 2020, a 57-year-old male and a 78-year-old male died,
April 13, 2020, a 46-year-old male died, and
April 16, 2020, a 67-year-old male died.

All inmates died from complications related to COVID-19. All individuals were also hospitalized and experienced underlying health conditions.

GCPS to Shift to Once a Week Meal Distribution Beginning May 5

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

Granville County Public Schools is reaching out to provide updates about our drive-thru meal service program for children.

First, we’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone in the community who stepped up to help feed our children during the spring break. Volunteers from across the county stepped up and made an enormous difference with their generosity and love. Be sure to check out the video HERE celebrating their actions.

Since Spring Break ended, our meal service program has shifted to three days a week, with service occurring at the same sites across the county on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On these days, two breakfasts and two lunches will be provided for each child.

Beginning on Tuesday, May 5, we will then shift our services to ONE day a week. This will occur each Tuesday at all of the same sites through the end of the school year.

On each Tuesday, starting May 5, meal packs with menu directions will be provided for seven breakfasts and seven lunches – a full weeks’ worth of food!  This shift will reduce the risk to our staff during this pandemic, and it will also increase the number of meals provided to students each week.

So, please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 5, the start of our ONE DAY a week meal service. We will send out additional reminders, but you can also find this information on the GCPS’s district website.

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Granville Board of Education to Hold Financial Work Session April 27

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

The Granville County Board of Education will meet (electronically) for a Financial Work Session on Monday, April 27, 2020, at 6 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is for the Board to receive a presentation and updates from staff on the School Systems finances and general budget-related topics.

The Board will also meet in Closed Session in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 for Personnel, and Attorney/Client Privilege.

Members of the public may watch the open session portion of the meeting live through a link to be posted on the Board’s website. To join the livestream meeting, please use the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=Z3Nj&c=Z3JhbnZpbGxlMQ%3D%3D  

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Boys & Girls Club to Resume Dinner Meal Program

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-Information courtesy BGCNCNC

Beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina will restart its dinner meal program.

BGCNCNC understands the needs and struggles for some of our families and hopes that this meal will relieve some of the burden as they continue to maneuver the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meals are provided Monday – Friday from 4:30 until 6 p.m. at the following locations:

Granville Club – 105 West St. in Oxford

Vance Club – 212 N. Clark St. in Henderson

Roanoke Rapids Club – 116 W 3rd St. in Roanoke Rapids

Guidelines:

  • Your child must be a member to receive a meal.
  • Stay inside your vehicle unless directed otherwise – no walkups.
  • Please be patient, follow the direction of staff and volunteers and respect social distancing guidelines.
  • Please look for signage at each site. You will be directed where to line up.

Please visit www.bgcncnc.com for more information.

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Second COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Vance; Five at Butner Prison Complex

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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health

As of April 23, 2020, there were 118 known cases of COVID-19 in Granville County, 37 cases in Vance County and 7,608 confirmed cases in North Carolina. Of the positive test results in Granville County, 76 are being reported at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, NC.

There have been a total of seven deaths in the health district – two in Vance County and five with the Bureau of Prisons in Granville County.

Of the 41 community-based cases in Granville County, 18 have been released from isolation. At the Federal Correctional Complex, 41 of the 76 cases have been released from isolation.*

Of the 37 cases in Vance County, 10 have been released from isolation.*

*Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH) does not have official guidance at this time to determine whether someone is ‘recovered’ since many details about this virus and its effects are still being discovered. GVPH shares the number of those who have been ‘released from isolation’ as determined by the CDC Guidance for discontinuation of isolation for persons with COVID-19.

GVPH updates its website daily with Vance and Granville COVID-19 statistics. Please visit www.gvph.org/COVID-19/ for the latest information.