Coronavirus

The House Wake! COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program will provide financial assistance to tenants, landlords and utility companies to cover portions of rent and/or utility shortfalls resulting from a loss of income due to the pandemic.   Types of Assistance and Eligibility The House Wake! COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program will cover rent and utility shortfalls resulting from a financial hardship due […]

Duke Health is providing COVID-19 vaccines without an appointment. We accept walk-ins for people age 12 and older who want the COVID vaccine. If you are between the ages of 12 and 17, you must go to a clinic that is offering Pfizer. This is the only COVID-19 vaccine approved for this age group. If you are between the ages […]

It has never been easier or faster to get tested for COVID-19. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or think you may have COVID-19, you should get tested. Below are ways to go about getting a COVID-19 test.   Option 1: NO-COST Community Testing Event Finder There are no-cost community testing events across the […]

Ready to get vaccinated? Duke Health is providing COVID-19 vaccines without an appointment. We accept walk-ins for people age 12 and older who want the COVID vaccine. If you are between the ages of 12 and 17, you must go to a clinic that is offering Pfizer. This is the only COVID-19 vaccine approved for this age group. If you […]

On Thursday, August 26, the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPJ) will open its vaccination clinic from 9:00AM to 12:00PM to provide walk-in Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccinations for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals only, per CDC guidance. During these hours, the clinic will not offer first or second doses or provide vaccinations for people who […]

COVID-19 testing hosted by the Orange County Health Department is done with no out of pocket cost (insurance will be billed). For those without insurance the tests are also available and are free. Testing is conducted by two different vendors, StarMed Healthcare and Optum. We do not require a doctors note/referral, and we will test […]

Following the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Wake County Public Health will begin administering additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine today to people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems who already received two doses of either Pfizer or Moderna. “We need to ensure that everyone, especially those people who are […]

Wake County offers drive-thru COVID-19 testing at numerous locations throughout the county, including weekend and evening hours. This free service provides an easy and efficient way for residents to learn if they have the virus and help prevent the spread. There is no out-of-pocket cost, no appointment necessary and you don’t need to bring an […]

The NC Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program is managed by the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, a division of the state Department of Public Safety. HOPE provides rent and utility bill assistance to low-income renters who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is committed to helping North […]

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. About the Emergency Broadband Benefit The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up […]

Not only are all COVID-19 vaccines free, but we’ll help pay for the time and transportation to get one—making vaccinations more affordable and convenient for everyone. Anyone 18+ who gets their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at a participating location will receive a $100 Summer Card* in the form of a Prepaid Mastercard®, and anyone who […]

Orange County residents and families facing eviction can seek assistance through the Orange County Housing Helpline and the Eviction Diversion Program. The Housing Helpline connects people with eviction diversion, homeless services and other resources. Contact us during business hours at 919-245-2655 or housinghelp@orangecountync.gov. “It can be difficult when you are having problems to know where to […]