Latest COVID-19 News from New Hanover County
Stay informed with the most recent updates from the county, with additional press releases and video updates in the panels below:
- Second booster doses now available at Pandemic Operations Center for ages 50 and up, March 31
- COVID vaccines, boosters still available at Pandemic Operations Center, March 24
- On the two-year anniversary of first NHC COVID case, a letter to our community, March 18
- Appointments encouraged, not required for COVID vaccines, testing; CDC community level rated low, March 11
- CDC releases new COVID-19 Community Level tool to help guide prevention steps, March 3
- As COVID guidelines change, children and youth vaccines strongly encouraged, February 24
- As COVID trends slowly improve, HHS continues to emphasize importance of vaccines, booster, February 17
- COVID testing available at Pandemic Operations Center starting next week, February 10
- HHS COVID vaccination sites moving to Pandemic Ops Center, testing added, February 3
- Safety measures, vaccine boosters encouraged as COVID continues to impact community, January 27
- Federal government providing free at-home COVID-19 test kits, January 20
- Face coverings remain optional, safety measures strongly encouraged by HHS Board, January 18
- Boosters, layered protections remain crucial as COVID numbers rise, January 13
- Pfizer COVID boosters now available at HHS clinics for ages 16 and up, December 10, January 6
- Health and Human Services offering free COVID testing on Dec. 30, encourages safe start to the New Year, December 29
- COVID-19 metrics increase, prompting Health and Human Services Board to discuss face coverings, December 21
- Health and Human Services offering sensory-friendly COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Dec. 22, December 16
- Pfizer COVID boosters now available at HHS clinics for ages 16 and up, December 10
- Safety precautions strongly encouraged as COVID metrics rise, December 9
- Health and Human Services monitoring Omicron variant, continuing to build Pandemic Operations Team, December 6
- New Hanover County revamps COVID dashboard, offers booster shots to anyone eligible, October 28
- COVID metrics move in positive direction, Health and Human Services Board to meet on face coverings, October 21
- Ongoing COVID vaccines, seasonal flu shots offered by New Hanover County Public Health, October 14
- Public Health urges vaccination as COVID-19 metrics improve, expands booster shot clinic, October 7
- Public Health reports 62 deaths in September, death rate trends younger in unvaccinated population, September 30
- New Hanover County Public Health to begin administering COVID-19 booster doses for eligible individuals, September 28
- County COVID-19 metrics show positive trends, emphasize need to continue protective measures, September 24
- New Hanover County reports record-high 37 COVID-19 deaths in the past week, September 16
- Eight additional COVID-19 deaths reported, officials urge vaccination & face coverings, September 9
- New Hanover County reports 25 COVID-19 deaths in August, urges safe activities over holiday weekend, September 2
- Public Health Rule now in place requiring face coverings inside all public places, August 31
- Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets FDA approval, cases and hospitalizations continue surge, August 26
- Public Notice: New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board to hold public hearing on proposed health rule August 31 , August 25
- New Hanover County vaccine clinics to offer third doses for immunocompromised, indoor mask mandate goes into effect Friday, August 19
- Public Notice: Indoor mask mandate goes into effect Friday, August 20 at 5 p.m. for all New Hanover County, August 17
- New Hanover County to Require Vaccine Verification for County Employees, August 9
- New Hanover County reinstitutes face covering policy inside county buildings in response to rising COVID-19 cases countywide, August 5
- New Hanover County reports more than 300 new COVID-19 cases over past week, July 29
- New Hanover County surpasses 20,000 total COVID-19 cases, data shows upward trends in case counts, July 22
- Public Health monitoring Delta variant, urges community to get vaccinated, July 15
- Public Health to host pop-up vaccine clinic at Flytrap Brewing, continues outreach vaccination efforts, July 8
- Public Health encourages continued COVID-19 safety measures over holiday weekend, July 1
- COVID-19 cases still active in NHC, Public Health continues vaccination efforts, June 24
- Public Health’s Message to the Community: Get Vaccinated, June 17
- COVID-19 Vax and Snax Block Party to take place this Saturday, vaccines now being offered at the Public Health Clinic Monday-Friday, June 10
- COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, virus cases dropping in New Hanover County, June 3
- Nearly half of NHC residents have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, May 27
- New Hanover County 7th in state for COVID-19 vaccinations, May 20
- New Hanover County lifts mask restrictions and capacity limits for county facilities and properties, May 14
- Public Health offers walk-up clinics for people 12 and older, May 13
- COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-Up Clinics scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday next week, 45% of population now partially vaccinated, May 5
- COVID-19 Vaccination Walk-Up Sites Available Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, April 29
- A Message to our Residents: Get Vaccinated So We Can Build Community Immunity, April 28
- COVID-19 Walk-Up Vaccination Sites on April 26 and 27, no appointment needed, April 23
- Public Health administers more than 50,000 vaccines since December, April 21
- Walk-Up Pfizer Vaccination Clinics Available on April 20 – No Appointment Needed, April 19
- New Hanover County offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday and Tuesday, appointments also available, April 18
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open for April 19 & 20 , April 16
- Health officials encourage vaccinations for community to reach a safe level of immunity from COVID-19, April 14
- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Still Available, J&J Walk-up Event Planned for Monday, April 9
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open, April 9
- Anyone 16 and older is now eligible for a COVID vaccine, significant community spread still occurring , April 7
- Easter Weekend Safety Reminders from New Hanover County Public Health, March 31
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments full through April 6, March 30
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open, March 30
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments full through March 30, March 26
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open, March 26
- New Hanover County Update: COVID-19 cases, Vaccinations & Easing of Statewide Restrictions, March 24
- One year since first COVID-19 positive case in New Hanover County, March 19
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments full through March 23, March 19
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open, March 19
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments full, March 16
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open, March 16
- Local COVID-19 metrics continue to improve, Vaccination efforts show progress and expand into more groups, March 12
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments full through March 18, March 9
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open for Groups 1, 2 and 3, March 9
- COVID-19 reported cases and percent positivity rate decrease, while vaccine efforts increase, March 5
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments full for week of March 1, March 4
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open for healthcare workers, adults 65+ and child care and school staff, March 4
- New Hanover County Public Health plans to continue prioritizing adults 65+ for the time being, March 2
- Local COVID-19 cases trend downward, but 9 deaths this week highlight importance of vaccination efforts, February 26
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments full for week of Feb. 22, February 24
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open for adults 65+ and healthcare workers, February 24
- New Hanover County COVID-19 metrics improve, with 676 new cases over the past week, February 19
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments full for week of Feb. 15, February 17
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 vaccination appointments open for adults 65+ and healthcare workers, February 16
- Total COVID-19 cases surpass 15,000 in New Hanover County, around 12.6% of population has been vaccinated so far with first dose, February 12
- New Hanover County vaccination appointments full for week of Feb. 8, February 9
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Open for Adults 65+ and Healthcare Workers, February 9
- Vaccinations continue in New Hanover County as COVID-19 metrics show slight improvement, February 5
- New Hanover County vaccination appointments full for week of Feb. 1, February 1
- NHC Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Open for Adults 65+ and Healthcare Workers, February 1
- New Hanover County Public Health reports 20 additional deaths from COVID-19, highlights frequently asked vaccine questions, January 29
- Ten additional deaths from COVID-19 reported in New Hanover County, community vaccination efforts continue, January 22
- New Hanover County Public Health’s vaccination appointments full for Jan. 21 and 22, January 19
- Vaccination appointments now open for adults 65 and older & healthcare workers, January 19
- New Hanover County surpasses 100 deaths from COVID-19, reports 867 new cases in just a week, January 15
- New Hanover County continues to vaccinate adults 75 and older, will update local plan in line with the state, January 14
- New Hanover County vaccination appointments full for Jan. 14 and 15, January 13
- New Hanover County opens more vaccination appointments for adults 75 and older, January 13
- New Hanover County vaccinates thousands of individuals 75 and older, reports 6 additional deaths, January 8
- New Hanover County Vaccination Appointments Currently Full, January 6
- New Hanover County to begin COVID-19 vaccination of adults 75 and older Jan. 7, January 5
- New Hanover County sees continued COVID-19 surge, reports 14 additional deaths, and continues with Phase 1a of vaccine distribution, December 30
- New Hanover County receives, administers COVID-19 vaccine, initiates 4 phase vaccination plan , December 22
- New Hanover County seeing “Thanksgiving surge” of COVID-19 cases, continues vaccine planning, December 18
- Five additional COVID-19 deaths in New Hanover County; Vaccination plan takes shape ahead of deliveries, December 11
- New Hanover County sees rise in COVID-19 cases, deaths; vaccination planning underway, December 4
- New Hanover County Public Health Safety Alert, November 24
- Open Letter to the Community from Public Health, November 20
- Three more deaths reported in New Hanover County; local health officials urge COVID-19 testing before gatherings, travel, November 13
- Four more COVID-19 deaths reported in New Hanover County, health officials urge alternative holiday celebrations and testing before planned gatherings, November 6
- Three reported deaths this week, open community testing continues, October 30
- No reported deaths this week, Phase 3 remains in place, Flu Thru this Saturday, open testing to start next week, October 23
- Two more deaths reported, state announces highest one-day record of new COVID-19 cases, October 16
- Two more deaths reported, free COVID-19 testing scheduled throughout the county, October 9
- Two more deaths reported, drive-up flu vaccines available, Phase 3 begins today at 5 p.m., October 2
- Three more deaths reported, public health breaks down cases in younger age groups, September 25
- Three more deaths reported, cases increasing among young adults, September 18
- Two deaths reported, additional clusters, financial assistance available, September 11
- Two more deaths, increase in young adult cases, importance of flu vaccine, September 3
- COVID-19 in New Hanover County continues to level-off, community testing shifts to direct outreach, August 28
- Public dashboard available, data shows favorable trends, August 21
- One death reported this week, number of outbreaks decrease, August 14
- No reported deaths this week, 2,040 presumably recovered, August 7
- COVID-19 case count, deaths continue to rise, July 24
- Additional deaths, hospitalizations & outbreaks reported, July 17
- Health officials announce 9th death from COVID-19 in New Hanover County, July 13
- New Hanover County COVID-19 data shows more outbreaks, announces eighth resident death, July 10
- Health officials announce two more deaths from COVID-19 in New Hanover County, July 1
- COVID-19 positives in New Hanover County surpass 1,000, June 30
- New Hanover County announces face covering policy on county property, local COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, June 26
- COVID-19 cases continue to climb; New Hanover County health officials encourage safe practices to slow the spread, June 11
- 28 new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Hanover County over the last two days bringing case count to 243, June 4
- New Hanover County Public Health announces fifth death from COVID-19, urges residents to take precautions as case count rises, May 29
- New Hanover County Public Health officials identify COVID-19 in residential facility, May 29
- County Approves of Phase 2 Outdoor Seating Guidance for ABC Permit Holders in Unincorporated New Hanover County, May 27
- Senior Resource Center resumes free tax preparation service June 1, May 27
- Public Health announces 4th death related to COVID-19 in New Hanover County, May 22
- More county services reopen starting Tuesday, May 22
- New Hanover County continues expanded COVID-19 testing, shares Memorial Day safety reminders, May 20
- Lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase with expanded testing available, May 12
- New Hanover County continues community COVID-19 testing, additional resources available, May 5
- New Hanover County tests more than 180 people for COVID-19 in first week, May 1
- County-wide COVID-19 testing began today, Residents remain under Stay At Home Order, April 29
- New Hanover County lifts local restrictions, remains under Governor’s Stay At Home Order, April 27
- Screening begins Monday for expanded COVID-19 testing in New Hanover County, April 26
- State-wide Stay At Home Order extended through May 8, County will announce local order updates next week, April 24
- Food and Nutrition Services Expand for Eligible Households, Businesses to Follow Social Distancing Measures, April 22
- Public Health Announces Two Deaths Related to COVID-19 in New Hanover County, April 21
- Case Count at 68 with 40 Recovered, More Items Accepted at Donations Site, Resources for Diverse Populations Planning Items Postponed, April 17
- Ways to Help, Stay at Home Order Extended, Requirements for Essential Retail, Soil & Water Conservation District Reinstates Rain Barrel Sales, April 14
- County-wide Stay At Home Order remains in effect until April 29, with some restrictions lifted, April 13
- First death from COVID-19 reported in New Hanover County, April 12
- Updates to Local Order to come Monday, Notification of New COVID-19 Cases Daily on Website, April 10
- Overall Case Count at 54, Homemade Mask Donations Accepted, Drive-In Church Services, Mental Health Resources, Executive Orders Impact Retail Establishments and Long Term Care Facilities, April 9
- Overall Case County at 53 with 32 People Recovered, Additional Demographics, Residents Reminded to Stay Home Over Holiday Weekend, Essential Retail Information, April 8
- Overall Case Count at 52, Predictive Modeling, Childcare Financial Support, County Offices Closed Friday, ShareCapeFear.org, Parks Reminder to Social Distance , April 7
- Case Count at 47, Coronavirus Call Center Hours of Operation, PPE Donation Site Reopens Monday, April 5
- Case Count Now 44, 19, Recovered, CDC Recommends Covering Face in Public, April 4
- New Hanover County Enhances Local Restrictions, Closes Public and Private Boat Ramps and Marinas, April 3
- Case Count at 42, Residents must Stay at Home, and Other Community Information, April 2
- Case Count at 39, COVID-19 reporting, Quarantine after Travel, and PPE Donations, April 1
- Case Count at 34, Stay at Home Order in Effect, Update to Library & Landfill Operations, Governor’s New Order, March 31
- Case Count at 30, Stay at Home Orders & County Restrictions Began at 5 pm, March 30
- Case Count at 27, Stay at Home Orders & County Restrictions Begin Monday, March 29
- Case Count at 25, Public Walk-In Hours at all County Buildings Limited, March 28
- County Issues Additional Restrictions to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19, March 28
- Case Count Now 21, Governor’s Stay At Home Order, Community Resources, March 27
- Case Count Now 15, Senior Resource Center Expands Meal Pickup Services, March 26
- Total Case Count Now 14, New Travel Guidance, PPE Donation Hours Expanded Through Saturday, March 25
- New Hanover County Identifies First Case of Community Transmission of COVID-19, Total Case Count Now at 10, March 24
- Five Additional COVID-19 Confirmed Cases, Library Service Hours, Governor’s Order & Additional Testing Guidance, March 23
- New Hanover County Update: Register of Deeds Suspends In-Person Services, Playground Guidance, Personal Protective Equipment Donations, Public Health Nurses Conduct Test Sampling in Community, March 22
- New Hanover County Shares Enhanced Guidance on Public Playground Use to Prevent Spread of COVID-19, March 22
- Three additional positive COVID-19 cases identified in New Hanover County , March 21
- New Hanover County declares State of Emergency, limits gatherings to 10, closes public beach access to prevent spread of COVID-19, March 20
- Public Notice: NHC Board of Commissioners’ March 23 meeting to be held via teleconference, March 19
- New Hanover County Updates: Register of Deeds’ online services, county meeting cancelations, call line extended & testing updates March, 19
- First presumptive positive COVID-19 case identified in New Hanover County, March 18
- Senior Resource Center suspending activities due to the COVID-19 virus, March 15
- New Hanover County & ILM Officials Issue Statement About Recent Traveler, March 14
- New Hanover County encourages community to prepare, but don’t panic, March 13
- Media Roundtable Update, March 13 (YouTube video)
- Residents being tested for COVID-19. No confirmed cases yet, but community guidance enhanced, March 13
- New Hanover County encourages residents to follow the state’s mitigation recommendations, March 12
- New Hanover County Recommends Social Distancing for Those At-Risk, Implements Event Guidance in Preparation of COVID-19, March 10
- New Hanover County Health Officials Offer Advice for Residents to Prevent and Prepare for COVID-19, March 6
All press conferences and video updates are streamed on Facebook and posted on YouTube in the links below:
- COVID-19 Video Press Briefing – April 27
- COVID-19 Video Press Briefing – April 13
- COVID-19 Facebook Live Video Update – March 30 (view a written transcript here)
- COVID-19 Video Press Briefing – March 28
- State of Emergency Video Message – March 20
- COVID-19 Video Press Briefing – March 18
- COVID-19 Video Press Briefing – March 16
- COVID-19 Information Roundtable – March 13, 2020