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WEDNESDAY MORNING RECIPES
More than 63,000 people in North Carolina received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The state is also reportedly receiving about 100,000 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines this week. These doses are still reserved for specific workers and there is no specific date yet for the vaccination of the vaccines to the general public.
Government Roy Cooper and other state health officials will give an update on COVID-19 today at 2 p.m. ABC11 will broadcast the update on television and online.
The IRS began sending out the second round of stimulus checks to millions of Americans on Wednesday. The checks include $ 600 for qualifying citizens and $ 600 for each dependent child.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked two Democratic attempts to increase the amount of checks to $ 2,000. McConnell is trying to link the check increases to other Republican wish list items, such as the revision of the 2020 presidential election and the revocation of protection for social media businesses.
New COVID-19 standards in North Carolina are expected to be released Wednesday around 12:00 p.m. Yesterday’s statistics show a steady increase in the number of people hospitalized with the virus.
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Wake County Public Health has confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 in Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare at 1000 Tandall Place in Knightdale.
This is the second outbreak to be confirmed at this facility. The previous outbreak took place in April. No additional information about residents or employees within the facility will be disclosed.
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A prisoner in the central prison with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died in a hospital, the Department of Public Safety said.
“We sympathize with the family of the offender because it is difficult enough to lose a loved one, but especially during the holidays,” said Todd Ishee, commissioner of prisons. “We continue to work diligently to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons because the health and safety of staff and offenders remains our top priority.”
The offender tested positive for COVID-19 on December 18 and was admitted to the hospital the same day. His condition worsened, and he passed away on December 24th.
The offender was a man in his early 70s who had underlying health conditions, the Department of Public Safety said.
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The Halifax County Department of Health reports 15 new cases for a total of 2,788 positive COVID 19 cases.
There are 45 deaths in the country – 1.7% of COVID 19 cases.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported 3,563 new COVID-19 cases, consistent with the past two days’ reporting, but lower than previous weeks. However, the state recorded only 18,846 new tests, a sharp decrease compared to previous weeks when the state amounted to at least twice as much each day.
As a result, the percentage of positive tests on Sunday reached 13.5%, almost three times the state standard of 5% or lower. Hoke County has one of the highest percentages of positive tests in the state with 17.9%.
Currently, 3,377 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 around the world, the highest number reported so far in the pandemic. In the past 24 hours, 361 confirmed COVID-19 patients were admitted to hospitals. In total, 761 adult COVID-19 patients are in the ICU, the highest ever recorded. There are currently 397 ICU beds available and more than 2000 are in use.
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The Lee County Department of Health said the COVID-19 vaccine was administered to frontline health workers, according to Phase 1a of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ (NCDHHS) distribution plan.
“The department received the province’s first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine on December 22,” said Heath Cain, director of health at LCG. “We have a limited amount and have concentrated our initial efforts on administering the vaccine to frontline health workers who are most at risk of having COVID-19 exposure. The department is still working closely with NCDHHS, but we can does not predict how fast we will go through the different phases of the vaccine deployment program, as we do not know when and how much vaccine we will receive. The department will share additional information on the availability of vaccines as information becomes available. ‘
The province’s health department received one consignment of vaccine. The vaccine delivered to the Lee County Health Department was manufactured by Moderna and will require a second shot after four weeks.
The implementation of the vaccination plan will take several months to complete; meanwhile, the public is reminded that the public must continue to follow the three Ws to prevent and delay the spread of COVID-19; Wait six feet or more from others to maintain a safe social distance; and wash your hands.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with the Advanced North Carolina Center for COVID-19 Related Differences (NCCU ACCORD) to ensure that comprehensive COVID-19 information is effective in helping communities in North Carolina Carolina who are not under service. The partnership aims to help everyone make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccines.
“As the pandemic is affecting historically marginalized communities, it is imperative that we reach those most affected,” said NCDHHS’s Deputy Secretary for Health Services and co-leader of the Historically Marginalized Population Working Group, E. Benjamin Money, Jr., said. MPH. “By partnering with ACCORD, we can better ensure that we engage American, African American and Latinx populations, as well as those without Internet access, to build confidence in the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. build.”
NCDHHS and ACCORD collaborated on a joint survey to supplement the state’s existing consumer research data and support ongoing communication efforts. The data will help to inform and issue material to provide accurate and reliable information that matches the needs and concerns of different communities.
“As a two-way exchange of information, this resource-sharing platform will be of great benefit to all North Carolinans and help us better serve the state and its colored communities,” said Deepak Kumar, Ph.D. , director of Julius L. said. Chambers Biomedical Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI) and founder of the ACCORD program. “The partnership will support our efforts to serve as a resource for underserved communities through our network of community leaders and health partners.”
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A test event by COVID-19 is Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Moore County Health Department, 705 Pinehurst Ave. in Carthage, scheduled.
TUESDAY MORNING CUP
Three new free COVID-19 test sites open in Raleigh.
Marsh Creek Park, Roberts Park and Method Community Park are the three new sites that join the Departure Drive building, Radeas Labs and Swinburne parking lot as a drive-through test site.
Click here for more information on each location.
Health officials suggest that anyone returning from vacation trips or gatherings should test three to five days after your last contact with people outside your bubble.
The tests at these drive-through locations are completely free and usually yield results within 24-48 hours.
Meanwhile, another candidate is moving for the vaccination of COVID-19. Novavax is now the fifth company to launch a large-scale trial in the US.
The vaccine is being mass-produced in Morrisville by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies. Fujifilm added 85 new jobs in Morrisville this year, and the company said it wants to expand again in 2021.
The vaccines already approved by the FDA are now being distributed to nursing homes and long-term care facilities in our state.
CVS and Walgreens vaccinated residents and staff members of the facilities Monday.
Meanwhile, North Carolina reports more COVID-19 patients in hospitals than ever before: 3,192. The number contains a record 733 adults in intensive care.
Despite pressure to increase the number of tests increased, the positive rate continues to climb – it is 14.7%, which is much higher than the state’s target of below 5%.
New COVID-19 statistics released in about 12 hours
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