By Jeff Moore Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper will allow existing state mask mandates to expire on July 30, but he’s recommending required masking for public school students in kindergarten through middle school. Cooper emphasized those changes during a…
By Mia Munn Pittsboro, NC – Many school boards in North Carolina have already voted to make masks for kids optional in 2021-22 school year. I ask that you do the same, and make this school year as normal as…
Pittsboro, NC – According to an analysis of recent COVID-19 cases and vaccination data conducted by the Chatham County Public Health Department, 94% of Chatham County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases between May 1, 2021 and July 13, 2021 were in individuals…
By Jeff Moore Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper this year said his administration was exploring the development of a vaccine passport for residents. “We want to be able to help people to be able to show others that they…
Pittsboro, NC – As of Wednesday, July 7, 50% of the Chatham County population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the county’s fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Health announced its award winners for 2021 during its regular board meeting on Monday, June 28, recognizing individuals and groups that played a significant role in the Chatham County community’s response to…
By Kevin Roche Be interesting to see if we learn anything about how to deal with future epidemics from the disastrous response to this one. The research is very clear that lockdowns, for example, which were never used before, did…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department continues to encourage residents to take advantage of the many local options available for the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Wednesday, June 23, 36,411 Chatham County residents had received at least one…
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – In the name of safety and at times part political theater, North Carolinians spent over a year following stringent emergency orders because of the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses shuttered, citizens lost their livelihood, millions eschewed…
Pittsboro, NC – As of Thursday, June 10, 35,992 Chatham County residents had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, marking 48% of the county’s population; 33,438 are fully vaccinated, making up 45% of the county’s population. Even…