Avery County, a small rural county of fewer than 18,000 people, didn't have a single COVID-19 case until mid-May. Now, it has the highest infection rates in the state. #ruralhealth #nchealth northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Last month, a federal appeals court rejected most of the arguments presented by Smithfield Foods in a case that has pitted the world’s largest hog producer against its mostly low-income, Black neighbors. #ruralhealth #nchealth #ncnews northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

COVID-19 didn't hit rural NC counties as quickly, but now infection rates are higher in rural counties than anywhere else in the state. Many of these counties were under-served and under-resourced before the pandemic hit. #ruralhealth #nchealth northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

“I’m really very thrilled about the verdict. I think it’s important that industry understand that they have to be held accountable for their bad behavior. They destroyed the quality of our lives." #ruralhealth #hogs #ncpol #ncnews northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

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Coronavirus Today – July 23 – Follow the three Ws, say Mexican and Guatemalan consulate leaders; Plug for Medicaid expansion; ‘Not yet turned a corner’

July 23, 2020 by Anne Blythe

Coronavirus Today – July 23 – Follow the three Ws, say Mexican and Guatemalan consulate leaders; Plug for Medicaid expansion; ‘Not yet turned a corner’ - North Carolina Health News

North Carolina is on steadier ground than many Southern states in its fight against COVID-19, but cases continue to rise especially in Latino communities.

By Anne Blythe North Carolina’s governor, top public health officials and high-ranking leaders from the Mexican and Guatemalan consulates sent an urgent message to Latinx and Hispanic residents on Thursday. COVID-19 is spreading swiftly and disproportionately among their communities, and the best way to fight the virus and keep their communities strong and healthy is […]

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Coronavirus Today – June 26 – Helping Hispanic communities battle COVID-19; statewide face mask requirement takes effect

June 26, 2020 by Anne Blythe

Coronavirus Today – June 26 – Helping Hispanic communities battle COVID-19; statewide face mask requirement takes effect - North Carolina Health News

State health officials approve $100,000 grants for five organizations to help staunch the spread of COVID-19 among Latino communities.

By Anne Blythe Hispanic communities are essential to NC. So is protecting their health. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, a family medicine physician at Duke Health whose interests focus on health disparities and access to care, had a powerful message for Hispanic North Carolina residents who are feeling the devastating brunt of COVID-19 disproportionately. The doctor spoke in […]

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Coronavirus Today – June 26 – Helping Hispanic communities battle COVID-19; statewide face mask requirement takes effect

Coronavirus Today – June 26 – Helping Hispanic communities battle COVID-19; statewide face mask requirement takes effect - North Carolina Health News