One case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed in Watauga County
BOONE, N.C. – One case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was confirmed on February 7, 2018 in a Watauga County Schools student attending Watauga High School. School...
One case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed in Ashe County
Jan 23, 2018
ASHE COUNTY, N.C. – One case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was confirmed in Ashe County on January 22, 2018. The case is in an Ashe County School...
Boil Water Advisory Lifted by Town of Boone
Dec 28, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [BOONE, NC] – The boil water advisory issued as a precautionary measure by the Town of Boone on December 27, 2017 is lifted. You can use tap...
Recent changes made to improvement permits and construction authorizations
Nov 17, 2017
Dear Community Stakeholders and Partners – This letter is to inform you of recent changes made to improvement permits and construction authorizations that were issued January 1, 2000 to January...
Health Officials Encourage Flu Vaccination to Prevent Illness
Nov 3, 2017
[Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties, NC] – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced the state’s first flu-related deaths of the 2017-18 season after two adults died...
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Begins November 1st and ends December 15th
Nov 2, 2017
[Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties, NC] – Do you or a family member need health care insurance? Do you have questions about health insurance? The deadline for Health insurance...
Notice of Proposed Rule Repeal: Rabies
Oct 24, 2017
[ALLEGHANY, ASHE, WATAUGA COUNTIES] – The Appalachian District Health Department Board of Health (serving Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties) hereby gives notice, pursuant to N.C. General Statute §130A‐39, of the...
One case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed in Watauga County
Oct 16, 2017
One case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed in Watauga County BOONE, N.C. – One case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was confirmed in Watauga County on October...