Leaders in the pharmaceutical industry fret that the order may affect their bottom line, and eventually, jobs in North Carolina. Analysts say that may be overstating effects, both positive and negative. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc #nchealth #ncnews #ncpol northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

A child who tests positive for excessive lead levels faces a risk of adverse and irreversible brain development, lower IQ and damage to the kidneys and nervous system. High levels can lead to seizures, unconsciousness and death. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

In April, the number of lead screenings in NC was down 52 percent from 2019. Parents are starting to go back to pediatricians, despite the lingering pandemic, but public health officials are still worried. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc #nchealth #ncnews northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Families are skipping well-child visits to pediatricians, who say that could pose major health risks. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc #nchealth northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

North Carolina is one of just three states to still use a paper-based system for its official death documents. Because of it, the state lags in its official COVID-19 deaths reporting. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

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Photo shows Franklin, NC, a town in Macon County experiencing a coronavirus outbreak. Red brick buildings, a classic main street scene, set against a grey sky.

Contact tracers help identify growing Macon County COVID-19 cluster

June 6, 2020 by Carolina Public Press

Contact tracers help identify growing Macon County COVID-19 cluster - North Carolina Health News

Two weeks ago, Macon County had a handful of coronavirus cases. On Tuesday, the number of lab-confirmed cases rocketed to 84. Contact tracers are working to figure out exactly where the outbreaks started.

by Kate Martin Carolina Public Press Two weeks ago, Macon County in Western North Carolina had a handful of people who tested positive for the new coronavirus. By Tuesday, the number of lab-confirmed cases rocketed to 84 — and health officials there are bracing for more. “At this point, we are bracing for additional clusters,” […]

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Contact tracers help identify growing Macon County COVID-19 cluster

Contact tracers help identify growing Macon County COVID-19 cluster - North Carolina Health News