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NC Lowers Indoor Gathering Limit to 10 to Slow Spread of COVID-19

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-Press Release, Office of Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key COVID-19 metrics. Executive Order 176 will go into effect on Friday, November 13 and will be in place through Friday, December 4, 2020.

“This reduction in our indoor gathering limit aims to slow the spread and bring down our numbers,” Governor Cooper said. “It also sends a serious signal to families, friends and neighbors across our state. Success in slowing the spread will help our businesses.”

As the weather gets colder, more people will be gathering indoors. Science has shown that indoor gatherings increase the risk of transmission of COVID-19, and this Executive Order seeks to limit indoor gatherings that could rapidly and dangerously spread the virus.

The Order does not change the reduced capacity limits for certain businesses that have already been laid out. For more on this, read the Frequently Asked Questions document.

Governor Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen also underscored the need for people to wear a mask anytime they gather with people outside of their immediate household. As the holiday season approaches, NCDHHS released health guidance to help people celebrate as safely as possible without spreading the virus.

“Let’s keep our friends, family, and loved ones safe this holiday season. If you are going to travel or get together, plan ahead to reduce the risk to your family and friends,” said NCDHHS Secretary Cohen. “Remember, it’s not how well you know someone when it comes to wearing a mask. If they don’t live with you, get behind the mask.“

Dr. Cohen also provided an update on North Carolina’s data and trends.

Trajectory in COVID-Like Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 Days

  • North Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVID-like illness is decreasing but still elevated.

Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days

  • North Carolina’s trajectory of cases is increasing.

Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days

  • North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is level but above 5 percent.

Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days

  • North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is level but high.

In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread in testing, tracing and prevention.

Testing

  • Testing capacity is high

Tracing Capability

  • The state is continuing to hire contact tracers to bolster the efforts of local health departments.
  • There have been almost 350,000 downloads of the exposure notification app, SlowCOVIDNC.

Personal Protective Equipment

  • North Carolina’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable.

Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief Program Expands

Also today, Governor Cooper announced that full-service restaurants are now eligible for assistance through the Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief Program (MURR) administered by the NC Department of Commerce.

These businesses may apply for up to four months of rent or mortgage interest capped at $20,000 per location for up to two locations. Businesses can learn more and apply by visiting www.nccommerce.com/murr.

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WIZS to Honor Veterans With Special ‘Heroes We Remember’ Program

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Veterans make up a special part of our nation, state and community. In honor of Veterans Day, WIZS Radio presents a special program this Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. featuring music performed by the President’s United States Marine Band.

Titled “Heroes We Remember,” this program, sponsored by JM White Funeral Home, will feature music and a message that will inspire and give thanks to those who have served this country.

Be sure to listen live this Saturday at 1450 AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

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GVPH Local COVID-19 Update: Two Recent Granville Deaths Reported

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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health

The following is an update for COVID-19 spread and response in Granville and Vance County as of November 9, 2020. Granville Vance Public Health numbers correlate with the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS) data.

The county case numbers reported on the NC county map from the NC Department of Health and Human Services may differ from the ones reported locally as they are updated at different times and may change once residence is verified.

Granville County

2,189 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 2,189, 1,501 are community-spread cases located across Granville County. Of those 1,501, 1,302 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,189, 528 cases are affiliated with the prison system in Granville County and 501 of those 528 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,189, 160 are associated with outbreaks at long-term care facilities, including 53 at Murdoch Development Center and 95 at Universal Health Care.

The outbreaks at Central Regional Hospital, Brantwood and Granville House are no longer active. Of the 156 cases in long-term care facilities in Granville County, 113 have been released from isolation.

7 individuals in Granville County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 53 deaths in Granville County: eight in the community, one associated with Central Regional Hospital, one associated with Murdoch Development Center, 21 associated with Universal Health Care and 22 associated with the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex.

Unfortunately, there have been two more deaths in the community: a 36-year-old female passed away on Nov. 6 and an 81-year-old female passed away on Nov. 8.

Vance County

1,296 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 1,296, 1,159 are community-spread cases located across Vance County. Of those 1,159, 925 have been released from isolation.

Of those 1,296, 137 are associated with outbreaks at congregate living facilities, including 29 at Senior Citizens Home.

The outbreaks at Kerr Lake Nursing Home, Alliance Rehabilitative Care and Pelican Health Nursing Home are no longer active.

Of the 137 cases in congregate living facilities in Vance County, 97 have been released from isolation.

7 individuals in Vance County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 47 deaths in Vance County: 14 associated with the Pelican Health nursing home outbreak, 12 associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home, two associated with Senior Citizens Home and 19 in the community.

WIZS Note: There are 234 total known active cases in the Vance County community and 199 in the Granville County community at large at this time (excluding congregate living numbers).

Additional Information

The number of those who have been ‘released from isolation’ is determined by the CDC Guidance for discontinuation of isolation for persons with COVID-19.

Please visit GVPH’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard (click here) for tables and graphs that are updated daily.

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Letters to Santa, Exercise Classes, Holiday Crafts & More at Aycock Rec. Center

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces upcoming events:

HVRPD Neck Gaiters – Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks is now selling neck gaiters, a multipurpose accessory that can be worn 12 different ways. It can be used as a breathable face covering and is actually required in some youth sporting leagues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Youth and adult sizes are available at the Aycock Recreation Center for $10 per gaiter.

Body Blast – a 45-minute group circuit training focusing on all the problem areas. This will be a high-energy, high-impact class guaranteed to get you into shape! This class is offered live on the Henderson-Vance Facebook page and at the Aycock Recreation Center on Mondays and Wednesdays.

You can sign up for classes online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/. Only 10 participants are allowed in the class at Aycock Recreation Center. Classes are $2 for non-members and $1 for members.

For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408 (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Arthritis Exercise Class – The Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks Department will hold Arthritis Exercise Class on Wednesdays and Fridays through December 23, 2020, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. This is a FREE low-impact, joint safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion. This class is also suitable for every fitness level.

Join by logging on to Facebook Live on the Henderson Vance Special Programs page or in-person at the Aycock Recreation Center. Participants must preregister to participate at the Aycock Recreation Center. There are only 10 slots available.

For more information or to register, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 (tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Crafty Kids – join the HVRPD for our Thanksgiving craft workshop for youth on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center. Participants ages 4 to 8 will take part in crafts that are age-appropriate and Thanksgiving-themed.

This event will be open to the first 12 participants to register. The cost is $5 per participant, and the registration deadline is Thursday, November 19, 2020.

You can register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at Aycock Recreation Center. Each participant must have an adult over the age of 18 with them at all times to help them with the crafts. Only the participant and one guardian will be allowed in the event due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants over the age of five and guardians are required to wear a mask at all times. 

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 (lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Letters to Santa – Santa and his elves will be collecting your letters and handing out holiday goodies at the Aycock Recreation Center on Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Participants over the age of five and guardians are required to wear a mask at all times. Letters to Santa is open to the first 100 participants that register by Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at the Aycock Recreation Center. Remember to bring your camera to take pictures.

For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us).

NCDOT

Weldons Mill Road Bridge Closed; Replaced Next Year

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-Press Release, NCDOT

N.C. Department of Transportation crews closed a Vance County bridge today due to the deterioration of its superstructure.

The Weldons Mill Road bridge over Sandy Creek was built in 1949 and is set to be replaced next year.

The department is scheduled to award a contract to replace the bridge in February. Work would begin in March and be completed by the end of 2021.

Traffic will use New Bethel Church, County Line, Southerland Mill and Vicksboro roads to get around the closure.

Drivers should be mindful of crews working in this area and factor the detour into their commutes.

For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.

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Vance Co. Board of Elections to Meet Next Week on Provisional, Absentee Ballots

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-Information courtesy Faye Gill, Vance County Board of Elections

Vance County Board of Elections Director Faye Gill has announced that the Board will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. to review provisional ballots. There are 55 provisional ballots for Vance County.

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 5 p.m., the Board will meet to review absentee ballots there were received by 5 p.m. on November 12.

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GVPH Local COVID-19 Update as of 11/05/20

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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health

The following is an update for COVID-19 spread and response in Granville and Vance County as of November 5, 2020. Granville Vance Public Health numbers correlate with the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS) data.

The county case numbers reported on the NC county map from the NC Department of Health and Human Services may differ from the ones reported locally as they are updated at different times and may change once residence is verified.

Granville County

2,144 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 2,144, 1,460 are community-spread cases located across Granville County. Of those 1,460, 1,256 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,144, 528 cases are affiliated with the prison system in Granville County, and 501 of those 528 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,144, 156 are associated with outbreaks at long-term care facilities, including 50 at Murdoch Development Center and 95 at Universal Health Care.

The outbreaks at Central Regional Hospital, Brantwood and Granville House are no longer active.

Of the 156 cases in long-term care facilities in Granville County, 113 have been released from isolation.

Four individuals in Granville County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 51 deaths in Granville County: six in the community, one associated with Central Regional Hospital, one associated with Murdoch Development Center, 21 associated with Universal Health Care and 22 associated with the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex.

Vance County

1,259 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 1,259, 1,123 are community-spread cases located across Vance County. Of those 1,123, 925 have been released from isolation.

Of those 1,259, 136 are associated with outbreaks at congregate living facilities, including 12 at Senior Citizens Home.

The outbreaks at Kerr Lake Nursing Home, Alliance Rehabilitative Care and Pelican Health Nursing Home are no longer active.

Of the 136 cases in congregate living facilities in Vance County, 97 have been released from isolation.

Five individuals in Vance County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 47 deaths in Vance County: 14 associated with the Pelican Health nursing home outbreak, 12 associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home, two associated with Senior Citizens Home and 19 in the community.

WIZS Note: There are 198 total known active cases in the Vance County community and 204 in the Granville County community at large at this time (excluding congregate living numbers).

Additional Information

The number of those who have been ‘released from isolation’ is determined by the CDC Guidance for discontinuation of isolation for persons with COVID-19.

Please visit GVPH’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard (click here) for tables and graphs that are updated daily.

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MAKO Medical to Provide Free Meals to Vance Co. Veterans, Families

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MAKO Medical will celebrate Veterans Day by providing a free, take-home meal to all Vance County Veterans and their families. Meals will be distributed in a drive-thru line at American Legion Post 60 (110 East Spring St., Henderson) on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

The American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. that morning and will be followed by the drive-thru meal from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please follow the signs on-site for further directions.

For more information, please contact Seth Palmer at (919) 653-7816.

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Maria Parham Health

MPH Cancer Center to Hold Drive-Thru Survivor Dinner Nov. 5

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The Maria Parham Cancer Center will hold a drive-thru cancer survivor dinner on Thursday, November 5, 2020, from 4 until 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Cancer Center – 566 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson (entrance under canopy).

One dinner plate is available for each survivor, and one dinner plate is available for the survivor’s caregiver. Plates are available while supplies last.

The MPH Cancer Center expressed the following sentiment, “In light of all the challenges we have faced throughout 2020, Maria Parham does not want to lose sight of the journey our cancer survivors and caregivers have traveled. We would like to take this evening to celebrate you and your family.”

To learn more or to RSVP, call Kimberly Smith at (252) 436-1656 or visit online at www.MariaParham.com.

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Vance Co. Schools Begins Staggered Phase-In of High School Athletics

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-Information courtesy Vance County Schools

Vance County Schools will permit a staggered phase-in of high school athletics beginning the week of November 2, 2020, as outlined in the schedule included below. This phase-in is consistent with expectations outlined by the NC High School Athletic Association and endorsed by the Vance County Board of Education.

Student-athletes involved in volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, football or swimming, along with their parent/guardian, MUST attend a required virtual orientation meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. All high school students will receive a zoom link in their school email. This meeting will provide important information for our student-athletes and their parents.

Should you have any questions, please contact the High School Athletic Director, Joe Sharrow at (252) 430-6000 or by email at jsharrow@vcs.k12.nc.us. The latest information will be updated on the VCHS website (www.vcs.k12.nc.us/vchs).

A decision regarding middle school athletics will be announced in the near future.