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  1. COVID-19 Increasing Locally; Surge Could Continue into Fall

    http://news.mecknc.gov/covid-19-increasing-locally-surge-could-continue-fall

    Public Health leaders are advising residents of a summer COVID-19 surge. Emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 infection and evidence of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 illness) in wastewater have all been increasing since early July.  
  2. Deadline for Grant Funds Available Through HOMES Program Fast Approaching

    http://news.mecknc.gov/news/deadline-grant-funds-available-through-homes-program-fast-approaching

    Apply for funds before they run out on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. 
  3. Park and Recreation Offers Free Box Fans to Seniors This Summer 2025

    http://news.mecknc.gov/park-and-recreation-offers-free-box-fans-seniors-summer-2025

    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.
  4. COVID-19 Guidance Simplified, Aligned with Most Respiratory Illnesses

    http://news.mecknc.gov/covid-19-guidance-simplified-aligned-most-respiratory-illnesses

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on March 1 released revised guidelines related to COVID-19. The new guidance aligns with existing guidance for preventing the spread of other respiratory illnesses such as flu, RSV, and other common respiratory illnesses
  5. Romare Bearden Park Wins 'Urbie' for 'Great Public Space'

    http://news.mecknc.gov/news/romare-bearden-park-wins-urbie-great-public-space

    For the second year in a row, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation brought home an Urban Design Award (Urbie).
  6. Public Health has Free COVID and Flu Vaccines Available for Uninsured Residents

    http://news.mecknc.gov/public-health-has-free-covid-and-flu-vaccines-available-uninsured-residents

    Public Health leaders have important news for uninsured residents:, free COVID and flu vaccines are now available. With the respiratory illness season now in full force, health officials advise that vaccinations are an important way to protect yourself and your loved ones during this holiday season.  
  7. Everybody Counts Charlotte: Volunteers and Donations Needed for 'Point in Time’ Count

    http://news.mecknc.gov/everybody-counts-charlotte-volunteers-and-donations-needed-point-time-count

    November is Homelessness Awareness Month and preparations are underway for the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. In the early morning hours of Jan. 23, 2025, volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, shelters, and encampments to identify individuals who are living without homes. 
  8. Serving Those Who Served: Veterans Services Division Awarded for Care of Local Vets

    http://news.mecknc.gov/serving-those-who-served-veterans-services-division-awarded-care-local-vets

    Mecklenburg County Veterans Services Division has been selected as the Veterans Bridge Home Janene Stewart McGee Provider of the Year. 
  9. Whooping Cough Warning in Mecklenburg County

    http://news.mecknc.gov/whooping-cough-warning-mecklenburg-county

    Public Health leaders are seeing a worrisome trend, an increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases in Mecklenburg County. Some counties in the western part of North Carolina are seeing outbreaks of pertussis.
  10. Help with HOMES Program Application: In-Person Guidance to Apply and Get Decision the Same-Day

    http://news.mecknc.gov/news/help-homes-program-application-person-guidance-apply-and-get-decision-same-day

    In this last month of the application season, the County is offering in-person application help.