Health Department

  • COVID vaccine waitlist passes 1,000

    COVID vaccine waitlist passes 1,000

    WADESBORO — Although the vaccine is being rolled out in the county and hundreds anxiously wait to receive a shot, COVID-19 continues to run rampant in Anson, bringing the death toll to more than 40.


  • Atrium vaccinating those 65 and older

    Atrium vaccinating those 65 and older

    WADESBORO — Vaccinations continue to arrive in Anson County as residents who are 65 years or older may now receive their COVID-19 shot.


  • COVID vaccine arrives in Anson

    COVID vaccine arrives in Anson

    WADESBORO — COVID-19 vaccines have arrived at the Anson County Health Department and employees are prepping to roll it out to the public, following the state’s vaccination plan.


  • County reports 9th COVID-19-related death

    County reports 9th COVID-19-related death

    WADESBORO — The Anson County Health Department Tuesday evening reported the ninth COVID-19-related death of a county resident.


  • Two more COVID-19 deaths reported, total now 8

    Two more COVID-19 deaths reported, total now 8

    WADESBORO — The Anson County Health Department reported two deaths linked to COVID-19 on Oct. 12.


  • Health Department offering flu shots, which could help in COVID-19 fight

    Health Department offering flu shots, which could help in COVID-19 fight

    WADESBORO — Along with falling leaves and dropping temperatures comes flu season, in which both the Anson County Health Department and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are preparing extra in order to prevent a “twindemic” from hitting the country.


  • COVID cases rise, new state app

    COVID cases rise, new state app

    WADESBORO — Anson County’s slow, but steady rise of COVID-19 cases is proving to be deadly as two more residents passed last week from the virus.


  • Two Anson residents have died from COVID-19

    Two Anson residents have died from COVID-19

    WADESBORO — The Anson County Health Department reported two more deaths caused by COVID-19 on Sept 29, bringing the total death among county residents to six.


  • County begins testing for COVID-19

    WADESBORO — The Anson County Health Department is beginning to administer tests for COVID-19.


  • Health Dept. launches new steps to slow COVID-19

    RALEIGH — Today, the Anson County Health Department and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) are announcing new steps to expand COVID-19 testing and contact tracing across the state and help Anson County families protect themselves and their neighbors. Testing and tracing are primary public health…


  • Experts share details on how to protest safely

    Experts share details on how to protest safely

    WADESBORO — As thousands gather across the nation to protest police brutality amid a pandemic, some fear that the demonstrations may lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases.


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