covid-19 Archives | Page 2 of 3

Jul102021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NC Zoo Lifts Restrictions, Welcomes New Animals

NC Zoo

(Scott Pelkey /Acme News) ASHEBORO NC - You can now visit the NC Zoo without a reservation, and its just in time to catch a glimpse of the Zoo's newest animals. On June 29th the NC Zoo announced they would resume normal operations, with no capacity limits, starting July 1st, 2021. Both the North America and Africa entrances and parking lots will be open daily along with all indoor buildings, which includes habitats, restaurants, and gift shops. The Zoo has dropped it requirement for face coverings, but they are still required on the Giraffe Deck which is back open along with most all of the Zoo's seasonal attractions, including the Carousel, Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden, Treehouse Trek, and Zoofari. Air Hike which will remain closed until training new staff can be trained. Trams a...

Jun22021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randolph Health Eases Visitor Restrictions

Health

ASHEBORO NC - Randolph Health has announced they will again be easing visitor restrictions at Randolph Hospital. The new visitation guidelines began on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 7 a.m. This is the second time this year that Randolph Health has scaled back restrictions put in place since it began to accept low-level COVID-19 patients in December of last year. The new guidelines extend the number of hours visitors are allowed, increase the number of visitors allowed at one time, and add new rules for maternity patients. All visitors are still required to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms including a temperature check and symptom survey before being allowed into the building. New Visitation Guidelines: Visiting Hours will be from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.Visitors should enter the...

May212021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Gov Cooper Visits Vaccine Clinic at NC Zoo

Breaking News

https://youtu.be/qw0DFLT0tdw ASHEBORO NC (ACME NEWS) - North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper made a stop at the NC Zoo today to take a look at the Zoo's vaccine clinic, and of course to see a few animals. The vaccine clinic toured by the Governor is one of two clinics that the NC Zoo is hosting as of NCDHHS’ Bring Summer Back campaign. So far, more than 220 organizations have joined the Bring Back Summer campaign, which has reached an estimated 1.3 million North Carolinians. The clinics at the NC Zoo are a collaboration with Randolph County Health Department, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and StarMed. NC Gov Roy Cooper stooped by the NC Zoo to visit a vaccine clinic the zoo was hosting. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News)...

May192021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Get A Free Ticket To The NC Zoo By Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Health, NC Zoo

Photo by Scott Pelkey / Acme News Archive ASHEBORO NC - The North Carolina Zoo is hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics and anyone who receives their free COVID-19 vaccine at one of the zoo's clinics will also get a free ticket to the zoo. The clinics are a collaboration with Randolph County Health Department, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and StarMed. Anyone ages 12 and older can get their first or second Pfizer vaccine, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available for those 18 and older. No ID or insurance is required, and there are no out-of-pocket costs. First clinic: Thursday, May 20 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Friday, May 21 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Saturday, May 22 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Second Clinic...

Mar242021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randolph Public Health Moves Into Group 5

Health

ASHEBORO NC - Good news today for those who are still waiting for their spot in line for the COVID-19 vaccine. Randolph County Public Health announced Wednesday that they will be moving into Group 5. Group 5 includes "everyone who wants a safe and effective vaccine”. Public health officials are still encouraging and giving preference to Groups 1-4, individuals for group 5 who are 16 years or older can now begin scheduling appointments. To schedule a vaccination appointment, call 336-365-6110. The vaccine appointment line is open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. when appointments are available.

Mar152021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

COVID-19 Vaccine – Appointments Available

Health

ASHEBORO NC - Randolph County Public Health announced on Facebook today that they have new appointments for the COVID-19 available for the following dates: Wednesday, March 17 from 5-7 pmThursday, March 18 from 8:30-4:30Friday, March 19 from 8:30-4:30 These appointments are for anyone in Groups 1 - 3 which includes frontline healthcare workers, the elderly 65 and older, education workers, and frontline essential workers. Those in Group 4 who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk and people who live in additional congregate settings are also eligible for the vaccine. The remaining part of Group 4, which includes other essential workers, will be eligible on April 7. To book an appointment call the Randolph Public Health Vaccine Appointment Line at 336-365-6110 Ph...

Mar132021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randolph Health Allows Limited Visitors

Health

ASHEBORO NC (RANDOLPH HEALTH) – Due to the decreased COVID-19 activity in the area and admission of COVID-19 patients to our inpatient areas, Randolph Health is implementing new visitation guidelines. Beginning Monday, March 15th at 10 a.m. Randolph Health will accept limited visitors. New Visitation Guidelines: Visitors are only permitted during visiting hours (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)Visitors needs to park in the parking garage and enter the facility through the Emergency Department.Before entering the facility, visitors will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms including a temperature check and symptom survey.If visitor COVID-19 screening is negative, they will be allowed to enter. IfCOVID-19 screening is positive, visitor will be encouraged to see their Primary Care physician and will not...

Feb32021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Second Dose Vaccine Clinic Scheduled For This Weekend

Health

ASHEBORO NC - It's almost time for a second shot for thousands of people in Randolph County who were vaccinated at the mass vaccination clinic last month. A second clinic is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Africa Entrance of the North Carolina Zoo according to a press release by Randolph Health. The clinic will be administering second doses only for those individuals who received their first dose during the mass vaccination clinics on January 16 & 17, 2021 at the previous clinic held the North Carolina Zoo. Eligible recipients should attend based on their original appointment time. This is a scheduled clinic and all patients must have already received an appointment to receive their second dose of vaccination. No first doses of the vaccin...

Jan202021 by Scott Pelkey1 Comment

Thousands Vaccinated In Randolph Over Weekend

Health

ASHEBORO NC - Despite a start troubled by phone systems crashing, full appointments, and changes to the state vaccine plan mid-operation, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is picking up steam in Randolph County. "I think the vaccine rollout in Randolph County has gone fairly well, given the obstacles", said Hope Haywood who is Randolph County's Commissioner for Health, "at least our citizens were in line at RCPH at midnight the night before, waiting in their cars". Randolph County Public Health had been in the slow lane due to a limited number of vaccines and no information about when more would arrive. "Neither Randolph County Public Health (RCPH) nor Randolph Health know how much vaccine will be received, nor when it will arrive. Thus appointments cannot be made in advance except for the v...

Jan92021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

COVID-19 Vaccine Plan Reaches 1B & Health Dept Release New Phone Number

Health

ASHEBORO NC [ARCHIVED]- In a public service announcement released on Friday, January 8th, the Randolph County Health Department announced that it is now taking appointments for Phase 1b - Group 1 as well as a new vaccine appointment line to call. Under the vaccine plan the county is following, Phase 1a and Phase 1b, Group 1 are currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. These two groups include "Health care workers fighting COVID-19 & Long-Term Care staff and residents" and "Adults 75 years or older and frontline essential workers". An appointment is required to get the vaccine. Tremendously high call volume from people trying to make an appointment crashed the phone system earlier in the week. To address the problem, the health department added a new appointment line. The vaccine...