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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to all people age 5 and older. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services advises all vaccinated people to get a booster shot if they are at least 12 years old and received a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines at least six months ago or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago.
- To find a nearby location to receive a vaccine or for vaccination questions, visit the NCDHHS website at MySpot.nc.gov or call 888-675-4567 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-Friday or 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Spanish and other languages are available.
- 📍 Find A Vaccine Location: myspot.nc.gov/map-view
- 🌐 Spanish-Language Resources: Vacunate.nc.gov
- UNC Health – vaccine.unchealthcare.org/get-vaccinated
- Piedmont Health Services ― Visit COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination or call 919-545-3452
- Tar Heel Town Pharmacy - Visit http://www.ttownpharmacy.com/
- Duke Health ― Visit dukehealth.org or call 919-385-0429
- Hillsborough Pharmacy - Visit indycarehealth.com or call 919-245-1212
Anyone can receive a test regardless of whether they are showing symptoms or are a close contact of someone positive for the virus.
- The Orange County Health Department is currently conducting COVID-19 testing by appointment. For more information about this and other testing options, see the county’s COVID-19 Testing page (link below). To schedule a testing appointment with the county, call 919-913-8088.
- Orange County COVID-19 Testing Info
- COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit Program (NCDHHS)
- Updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas where the COVID-19 virus has substantial or high community transmission.
- Orange County has reinstated its indoor countywide mask mandate effective Aug. 11, 2021. The mandate applies to anyone 2 years and older, regardless of vaccination status.
- Anyone who is concerned that a business is failing to adhere to the COVID-19 policies may complete an Orange County environmental health complaint form. An environmental health specialist will follow up with the business to work on compliance.
- Orange County Indoor Mask Mandate FAQ
- Community Behavioral Health Crisis Resources during COVID-19 Conditions (PDF)
- CDC Resources on Stress and Coping
- NCDHHS Crisis Services
- North Carolina Alliance for Health - Resources for working from home, staying active, food access, and advocacy
- El Futuro - a nonprofit outpatient clinic that provides comprehensive mental health services for Latino families in a bilingual environment of healing and hope.
- Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) connects North Carolinians to additional mental health resilience
- Inter-Faith Council (IFC) serves dinner for pickup, Monday to Friday, 6:15 to 7pm at 100 W. Rosemary Street. Lunch is offered daily at 100 W. Rosemary Street. Monday to Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Any household may receive a week’s worth of groceries once per month. Call 919-6380 and press 0, or visit to make an appointment.
- Carrboro Farmer’s Market is offering $10 vouchers to people experiencing unemployment. One voucher per visit (must show proof of unemployment). Also offering "triple bucks" for customers who use EBT, WIC FMNP or Seniors FMNP (ex: $20 in EBT is $60 at the market). If you’re out of benefits on your card, they will also match cash.
- TABLE is delivering bags of food to families with children in the Chapel Hill Carrboro City School system. PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro has a food program for families with children in the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. If you have children who attend school in Chapel Hill or Carrboro, contact chc@porchcommunities.org to ask about enrollment options.
- Orange County resources list: https://www.orangecountync.gov/2354/Community-Resources
- Emergency Housing Assistance Program: Helps Orange County residents in housing crisis by providing one-time financial assistance. Learn more here. To apply, contact the Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655 or housinghelp@orangecountync.gov. A program of Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough.
- Orange County Housing & Community Development
- Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness
- Can I Be Evicted during the COVID-19 Crisis in North Carolina? English Spanish
- Assistance for Residents and Families Facing Eviction
- Evictions: If you are facing eviction, you can call the County Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655 or call NC 2-1-1.
- Street Outreach, Harm Reduction, and Deflection (SOHRAD) program connects people experiencing homelessness in Orange County with housing and services. Available Monday-Friday 9 am -11 pm and Saturday 2 pm - 11 pm. Contact 919-886-3351 or SOHRAD@orangecountync.gov
- Town of Carrboro Housing Resources
- COVID-19 Business Mitigation Grant Program
- Various agency funding streams are available to support businesses during this unprecedented time. Find out more on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resource Page.
- El Futuro - a nonprofit outpatient clinic that provides comprehensive mental health services for Latino families in a bilingual environment of healing and hope
- El Centro Hispano - a Latino nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the community, building bridges and advocating for equity and inclusion for Hispanics/Latinos in the Triangle Area of North Carolina.
- COVID19 Crisis Response Fund Application – El Centro Hispano
- Mutual Aid Carrboro
- Mom’s Rising Resource List
- North Carolina Justice Center
- Public Charge and COVID-19 – NC Justice Center (Bilingual)
- Immigrant Eligibility for Benefits – NC Justice Center (English)
- Protecting Immigrant Families - Resources are available in Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, French
- OWASA: Care to Share Program -- 919-537-4343 or info@owasa.org
- Duke Energy: www.dukeenergyupdates.com or 800-777-9898
- Free and low-cost internet and mobile service: Find free and low-cost internet and mobile service offerings in your area.
- 🌐 Spanish-Language Resources: Vacunate.nc.gov
- Orange County Health Department Multilingual Resources
- https://elfuturo-nc.org/services/
- https://elfuturo-nc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RECURSOS-PARA-AFRONTAR-LA-PANDEMIA-COVID-19-5-12-2020.pdf
- NC Cooperative Extension - COVID-19 food safety resources available in both English and Spanish
- https://www.orangecountync.gov/369/Espanol
The Orange County Long-Term Recovery Group is creating a plan for recovery from COVID-19 to help strengthen the community for all people. A survey was conducted to identify community values that will help shape the county’s path forward.