Boil Water Notice for the City of Burlington
E. coli/fecal coliform found in the water distribution system
The City of Burlington has implemented a boil water notice due to E. Coli/fecal coliform bacteria
found at a specific location in the city of Burlington water system.
E. coli/fecal coliform bacteria can cause illness for individuals with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of E. coli infection may vary, but could include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and
vomiting.
City of Burlington has advised that residents should boil their drinking water until further notice.
Additionally, the State of North Carolina advises impacted residents to boil all water used for
human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food
preparation) or use bottled water. Residents should boil their water for at least one minute; this
should help kill any disease-causing organisms that are potentially present in the water.
With a positive E.coli, those businesses permitted by the Health Department, restaurants, lodging
and tattoo parlors, and are customers of the city of Burlington must suspend operations until the
boil water notice is lifted and post event procedures are followed.
For general guidelines on how to lessen the risk of infection contact the EPA Safe Drinking Water
Hotline at 1-800-426-479. Any questions or concerns regarding food and lodging facilities can be
addressed by calling 336-290-0653. Alamance County Environmental Health has a hotline
available to assist.
City of Burlington residents can contact the City of Burlington’s Customer Service Line at 336-
222-5100 or monitor the City’s website at www.BurlingtonNC.gov/Water.
Monday July 12 2021 Human Services Center Status
Due to air conditioning problems the following agencies are adjusting their schedule today.
- Social Services will be closed
- Family Justice Center will be open
- Health will be able to open today
Please visit the Alamance County website and social media for any updates.
Alamance County Health Department Looks for Community Vaccination Partners: Changes in Onsite Vaccination Demand Leads to Changes in Location and Hours
Community needs and demands regarding COVID-19 vaccinations are changing; however, there is still a large segment of the county population that has yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. In order to address this, Alamance County Health Department is planning to host mobile vaccination events in the community and is looking for the assistance of community partners to help vaccinate more people. Area businesses, churches, civic, and nonprofit organizations that are interested in partnering with the Health Department should email their contact information to VaccinateAlamance@alamance-nc.com.
On May 22, the Eric Lane site will close after the last scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointment is completed, and COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be offered at this site. Beginning May 26, COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.at the Alamance County Health Department, which is located at 319 North Graham-Hopedale Road. Vaccinations are available to anyone age 16 or older, and identification and insurance are not required. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred for faster service and can be made by visiting VaccinateAlamance.com or by calling 336-290-0650 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for personal scheduling assistance.
Persons needing transportation assistance to and from the Health Department for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment can call Alamance County Transportation Authority (ACTA) at 336-222-0565 or Link Transit at (336) 222-LINK (5465) for information on schedules and routes.
The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media.
Alamance County Health Department Identifies COVID-19 Cluster at School
BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department has identified a COVID-19 cluster at Hillcrest Elementary in Burlington. Currently, five (5) cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among four (4) staff and one (1) child. The cases will be included on the biweekly Child Care and School Settings report for NC DHHS. NC DHHS defines a cluster as minimum of five laboratory-confirmed cases with illness onsets or initial positive results within a 14-day period and plausible epidemiologic linkage between cases.
“Alamance-Burlington Schools relies heavily on the expert health and safety guidance provided by ACHD staff,” remarked Bruce Benson, ABSS Superintendent. “We sincerely appreciate their public health expertise as our schools continue to navigate the complexities of the covid-19 virus. Our ability to open and operate schools successfully is a tribute to the strong leadership and experience of our local health department professionals.”
“Alamance County Health Department worked closely with ABSS to identify cases and responded quickly to mitigate the cluster,” stated Health Director Tony Lo Giudice. “We will continue to offer guidance to ensure the safety of staff, children, and the community.”
Alamance County Health Department identified its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 20, 2020. Since then, a total of 17,730 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the community. Of those confirmed cases, 17,059 have been released from isolation and 413 remain active and in isolation. Included in those active cases, 5 individuals are receiving care at a hospital. Sadly, there have been 258 COVID-19 related deaths. COVID-related deaths include only patients who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, and who died without fully recovering from the disease.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available to all residents ages 16 and older. Anyone age 16 and older desiring an appointment can go to vaccinatealamance.com or call 336-290-0650. Although the percent of positive COVID-19 cases has decreased in the county, we still need to be mindful that COVID-19 is still prevalent. It is important to take steps to reduce your risks of contracting COVID-19, specifically wearing a face covering, maintaining physical distance and avoiding crowds, and washing your hands and cleaning commonly used surfaces regularly. These steps are imperative to control the spread of COVID-19. The health of you, your loved ones, and the community are what matters.
Alamance County Health Department Will Begin Vaccinations of All Essential Workers
BURLINGTON – On March 3, NC DHHS updated their COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan to include all essential workers. At the time, Alamance County Health Department chose to take the remainder of the week to complete vaccinations for pre-K-12 school staff and childcare workers. After reviewing the vaccinations given thus far, as well as our forthcoming vaccine supply and the increase in vaccination providers in the county, Alamance County Health Department has determined that effective March 8 we will transition to vaccinating all essential workers, as defined by NC DHHS.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments can be made through the new online appointment system https://www.vaccinatealamance.com beginning March 8 at 8:30 am. For those without internet access, the COVID-19 vaccine call center will open on March 8 at 08:30 am to begin scheduling appointments. The number to call for an appointment is 336-290-0650.
The Health Department fills appointments based on its current vaccine supply. If you make an appointment and are unable to keep it, or if you choose to receive your vaccination elsewhere, please call 336-290-0655 to cancel the appointment. This will help to alleviate the possibility of vacant appointment times. This number is for cancellations only; do not call this number for appointments.
The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media.
Alamance County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Change Online Option Available Through Vaccinate Alamance Site
– Persons seeking to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine now have two convenient options. Beginning March 1, COVID-19 vaccination appointments can be made online at https://www.vaccinatealamance.com. The online appointment system will go live at 8:30am and will remain open until all appointments are filled. We will continue to schedule appointments through the COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center. The call center will open March 1 at 8:30am and remain open until 4:30pm, or until all available appointments are filled. The number to call for an appointment is 336-290-0650.
Online and phone appointments are available for Group1- Healthcare Workers, Group 2- Adults 65 years and older. Appointments for Group 3- Pre-K-12 School Staff and Childcare Staff are being made directly with the school system and/or facility employers.
As a reminder, available appointments are based on current vaccine supply. The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media
Vaccinate Alamance! – Alamance County and Cone Health to Open a COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic
On Saturday, Feb. 27, the Alamance County Health Department and Cone Health will open a new facility designed to provide COVID-19 vaccines daily to eligible residents. Appointments are required.
The new facility is located at 2401 Eric Lane, Unit 100, Burlington, NC 27215. Its immediate focus will be on vaccination of healthcare workers and persons 65 and over, but will also incorporate vaccinating employees of childcare centers and pre-K-12 schools as more vaccine becomes available. The site will service new populations become eligible for vaccination. Both Alamance County and Cone Health are providing all vaccine doses provided to them each week by the state to those eligible.
“Alamance County and Cone Health have had a long-standing partnership, and we are excited about the continued collaboration between our local county health department and Cone Health to get our residents vaccinated for COVID-19”, stated Commissioner Chair John Paisley. “It is important that we’re able to make the vaccine available and accessible to as many people that want to receive it. We are appreciative to all of the staff and volunteers that have devoted many hours to this initiative.”
APPOINTMENTS FOR THOSE 65 AND OVER
The process to schedule appointments for those 65 and over includes two options:
- Join Cone Health’s COVID-19 vaccine wait list by online registration at conehealth.com/vaccine
- Contact the Alamance County Health Department by phone to schedule an appointment, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or until all appointment slots are filled. Call 336-290-0650. Please exercise patience as call volumes will be high. More information is available here.
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION WORKFORCE
In preparation to vaccinate eligible pre-K-12 school staff and childcare workers, the Alamance County Health Department is working directly with Alamance-Burlington School System, private schools and childcare centers throughout the county to ensure that any staff person that wants a vaccine can receive a vaccine. Cone Health is providing clinical staff to vaccinate members of the education workforce.
On Friday, Feb. 26, Cone Health will move its COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Alamance County, currently located at 2363 Corporation Parkway in Burlington to the new site. All vaccine appointments at the Corporation Parkway site through Thursday, Feb. 25 will still take place there. Cone Health will continue to offer COVID-19 testing at the Corporation Parkway site, with hours of operation and test scheduling available here. Similarly, Alamance County Health Department will also move its COVID-19 vaccine clinic located at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) in Burlington to the new Eric Lane site on February 26. This move affects the CTEC site only; second dose vaccinations will continue at the Burlington Athletic Park.
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Alamance County Health Department Will Begin Vaccinations of Adults 65 and Over
On January 14, NC DHHS updated their COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan to include adults 65 and older. At that time, Secretary Cohen also stated “We strongly recommend that vaccine providers prioritize people 75 years or older if local demand for vaccination is greater than vaccine supply.” At that time, it was necessary to continue only providing vaccinations to adults 75 and older due to the current vaccine supply and demand. After reviewing the vaccinations given thus far, as well as our forthcoming vaccine supply and the increase in vaccination providers, Alamance County Health Department has determined that effective February 8 we will transition to vaccinating adults 65 and older.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Line will open on February 8 at 08:30am to begin scheduling appointments for February 9 through February 15, until all appointments are filled. The number to call for an appointment is 336-290-0650. The Health Department fills appointments based on its current vaccine supply. Between February 9 and February 15 we will fill 1,875 appointments. If you make an appointment and are unable to keep it, or if you choose to receive your vaccination elsewhere, please contact the Health Department’s general appointment line at 336-570-6459 to cancel the appointment. This will help to alleviate the possibility of vacant appointment times.
The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media.
Alamance County Health Department Identifies COVID-19 Outbreakat Three Assisted Living Facilities
BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department has identified a COVID-19 outbreak at three long-term care facilities in the county, Mebane Ridge Assisted Living in Mebane, Brookdale Senior Living and Alamance House Assisted Living, both in Burlington. NC DHHS defines an outbreak as two laboratory-confirmed cases in a period of 28 days within a congregate living or long-term care facility. Regular testing is required through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in order to provide surveillance as protective factor for both staff and residents.
At Mebane Ridge Assisted Living, three (3) cases have been identified among three (3) staff members.
Jill McMinn, Executive Director at Mebane Ridge, stated, “We’re grateful for the support we’ve received from the Alamance County Health Department COVID team. Their guidance has been invaluable. No senior living community wants to have to deal with an outbreak like this, but we’re thankful it’s been limited to a small number of our team members, all of whom seem to be tolerating the virus well. We’re confident that we have the right protocols, processes, and protective equipment to keep those who live and work at Mebane Ridge safe and well.”
This is the second COVID-19 outbreak identified at Brookdale Senior Living. Currently, seven (7) cases have been confirmed among five (5) residents and two (2) staff.
Heather Hunter, Communications Director for Brookdale Assisted Living, stated, “Brookdale’s top priority is the health and safety of our residents, patients, and associates. We have informed residents, their family members, and associates of Brookdale Burlington Assisted Living of this matter. We are diligently monitoring our residents and associates for signs and symptoms, and we continue to work directly with local health officials to help ensure our residents and associates have the appropriate and necessary medical support. We will continue to follow the guidance of the health departments throughout this situation. Additionally, we have been closely following our established policies and procedures for contagious illnesses and are also closely following the guidance and protocols recommended by the local and state health departments and the CDC.”
At Alamance House, five (5) cases have been identified among four (4) residents and one (1) staff member.
Meladie Capers-Adams, Executive Director at Alamance House, stated, “Our community has been resilient amidst adversity and we continue to work tirelessly to recover from this virus. If you are reading this, my message to you is: Get vaccinated. Take your Covid-19 vaccination and help us end this pandemic in its tracks. Residents and staff of long-term care facilities have shouldered an incredible burden this year and we want to get back to normal; welcoming families back into our communities, hugging our loved ones, and living a life without fear of infection. We value our friends, family, and partners in Burlington and appreciate the prayers and support at this time – we can’t wait to see you again!”
Alamance County Health Department identified its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 20. Since then, a total of 14,818 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the community. Of those confirmed cases, 13,537 have been released from isolation and 1068 remain active and in isolation. Included in those active cases, 42 individuals are receiving care at a hospital. Sadly, there have been 213 COVID-19 related deaths. COVID-related deaths include only patients who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, and who died without fully recovering from the disease.
Although the percent of positive COVID-19 cases has decreased in the county, we still need to be mindful that COVID-19 is still prevalent. It is important to take steps to reduce your risks of contracting COVID-19, specifically wearing a face covering, maintaining physical distance and avoiding crowds, and washing your hands and cleaning commonly used surfaces regularly. Also, when your time comes to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please do so. These steps are imperative to control the spread of COVID-19. The health of you, your loved ones, and the community are what matters.