Contributed by Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Director of Bladen County Department of Health & Human Services
Bladen County ranked 93 out of 100 NC counties for health rankings prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (lower numbers=better health ranking). Better overall health improves quality of life and increases the chance of surviving illness for everyone. We have work to do!
Commit to at least one action that will improve your overall health such as:
- decrease sugar and /or salt intake
- stop smoking
- exercise daily
- eat balanced diet
Bladen County Health Department latest COVID-19 Update:
Continue Phase 2: Governor Cooper extends Phase 2 and requires face coverings.
https://governor.nc.gov/documents/executive-order-no-147
(Frequently asked questions for EO 147:https://www.maconedc.com/pdf/EO-147-FAQ.pdf)
Protect loved ones and community members, follow the science, help healthcare workers by wearing a face covering when in public.
https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/guidance/NCDHHS-Interim-Guidance-on-Face-Coverings.pdf
Visit the NCDHSS Dashboard for individual county data. New information has been added!
(https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard)
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