Press Releases
NCDHHS Reports First Identified Case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant in NC
Saturday, January 23, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first identification in a North Carolina resident of the COVID-19 variant called B.1.1.7, which was first detected in the United Kingdom in December. The B.1.1.7 variant was identified in a sample from an adult in Mecklenburg County processed by Mako Medical Laboratories. To protect the privacy of the individual, no further information will be released.NCDOT and NCDHHS Announce Solution to Help Fund Transit Rides to and from COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
Thursday, January 21, 2021Today, the NC Department of Transportation and the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced that approximately $2.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding is being distributed to local transit agencies across the state to help pay for rides for individuals who need transportation assistance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
NCDHHS Awards Contract for Medicaid Managed Care Ombudsman Services
Wednesday, January 20, 2021The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Legal Aid of North Carolina (Legal Aid) will provide Medicaid Managed Care Ombudsman services for the state’s Medicaid beneficiaries.
2021 John R. Larkins Award Honoree Presented to NCDHHS’ April Parker
Friday, January 15, 2021April Parker, a social worker and program coordinator with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Central Regional Hospital, was honored today as the recipient of the 2021 John R. Larkins Award.
NCDHHS Partnering with Health Systems on Large-Scale Vaccine Events
Thursday, January 14, 2021The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with health systems, local health departments and community health centers across the state to host large community vaccine events for people currently eligible to be vaccinated. More than 45,000 vaccines are expected to be given through these events.
Health Care Workers and Adults 65 and Older Are Next to Receive Vaccine
Thursday, January 14, 2021The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that vaccine providers that are ready to expand may vaccinate all health care workers and anyone 65 years and older.
North Carolina Council on Health Care Coverage Meets to Develop Guiding Principles
Friday, January 8, 2021Governor Roy Cooper will join members of The North Carolina Council on Health Care Coverage for its third meeting today as the Council discusses options and guiding principles to expand access to health care coverage for North Carolinians.
Former Gov. Hunt, Coastal Plain Area Leaders Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
Wednesday, January 6, 2021Former Governor Jim Hunt, Mrs. Carolyn Hunt, Washington County Commissioner Julius Walker, Jr., and Rep. Shelly Willingham (D-23) were among North Carolina’s 75 and older population to receive the first of the two-part COVID-19 vaccine today at the Wilson County Health Department.
NCDHHS Issues Secretarial Directive with Immediate Actions to Protect North Carolinians
Wednesday, January 6, 2021The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today issued a Secretarial Directive telling North Carolinians to stay home except for essential activities and avoid gathering, especially indoors, with people who do not live with you.
Food and Nutrition Services Recipients to Receive Temporary 15% Increase in Benefits
Tuesday, January 5, 2021Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that Food and Nutrition Services recipients will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive. This increase is part of the federal Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020.
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