Category: update

We have been working to help provide guidance to restaurants about reducing COVID-19 transmission. I know this is something that industry and local health departments have been asking for. It is attached here. We also have created a recommendation document for doing field work during this outbreak. As public health professionals, we need to be…

To All, Due to COVID-19 response efforts, the NCEHSA spring meeting has been cancelled. Per Melanie, any registrations fees that have been submitted, can be utilized for the fall meeting if you let her know. Also, she noted that room cancellation will be automatic and you should get a cancellation email and if you don’t…

Please see the attached guidance regarding Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No. 116. Thank you, Larry Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH State Environmental Health Director/Section Chief Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Office: 919 707 5855 Fax: 919 845 3973 larry.michael 5605 Six Forks Road 1632 Mail…

The Environmental Health Section is receiving questions about how local health departments should proceed with inspections during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the attached guidance and note that this is a dynamic situation and, like other COVID-19 guidance, this is subject to change. In addition, we are in the process of working on guidance…

Please take a moment to review the attached guidance documents pertaining to the Public Pool Program. These documents should be used going forward and any previous conflicting guidance should be disregarded. If you have any questions please contact your Regional Environmental Health Specialist. Thank you for all you do to protect the citizens of North…