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MINUTES - Draft <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> February 24, 2021 <br /> o OC is still maintaining at the orange level, which indicates substantial community <br /> spread. The state numbers are getting better. The number of counties in red <br /> decreased from 61 to 27. The number of counties in orange increased from 33 <br /> to 40. There was an increase in counties, from 6 to 33, that are now in the yellow <br /> level. <br /> • In regards to the COVID vaccine: <br /> o The OCHD have vaccinated 4,296 individuals with the 1st dose and 2,979 <br /> individuals with their 2nd dose of COVID vaccine. The OCHD is in compliance <br /> with all reporting measures and uses 1 It dose allocations within 7 days. <br /> o In the last 3 weeks, the OCHD received 600 doses (200 1st doses and 400 equity <br /> doses to distribute). Last week, the OCHD was informed that the new base <br /> allocation amount for the next 3 weeks would be 500 doses (400 1 st dose and <br /> 100 equity doses to distribute). Doses are still below demand. <br /> o School and childcare workers are eligible to be vaccinated effective today. <br /> o It is anticipated that the Johnson & Johnson, 1 time dose, vaccine will be <br /> approved sometime this weekend. It is easier to store, manage and transport. It <br /> has an efficacy rate of 70% which is comparable to the seasonal flu vaccine. <br /> The state pharmacist stated that NC might receive doses as early as March 9tn <br /> The process for distribution hasn't been determined yet. <br /> • Vaccination Data <br /> o There are 2 options to obtain data. The state has demographic information on <br /> their website. There is an option to choose county-specific data. Their data is <br /> pulled from the vaccinated person's home county of residence not where the <br /> vaccine was administered. The OCHD's data is based on the people we've <br /> vaccinated regardless of their county of residence. <br /> 0 <br /> The BOH members had questions and comments that were addressed by Ms. Stewart. <br /> B. Media Items <br /> Kristin Prelipp, Communications Manager, mentioned that the articles in the Board packet were <br /> just a selection of the numerous COVID-19-related articles that were gathered. Included in the <br /> Board's packet were articles regarding the COVID cluster at UNC's Avery Residence Hall, <br /> OCHD receiving more COVID allocations after not receiving any for three weeks, UNC's <br /> handling of the fall session, students rushing Franklin Street and EMTs protocols changed at the <br /> state level allowing them to assist with the vaccination process in a manner similar to <br /> paramedics. <br /> Media items were in the packet which focused on Orange County's events and our <br /> involvement in various efforts. <br /> VIII. Board Comments <br /> None. <br /> S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda &Abstracts\2021 Agenda &Abstracts/ <br /> February Page 6 <br />