In the days, weeks and months ahead let us all keep one another in our thoughts and prayers. This pandemic is having great consequences on all aspects of our lives and our economy. During these times I request that you especially remember those without a job or paycheck. Remember those without healthcare. Remember many don't have internet access and are isolated. Remember many are without the necessary resources to weather this pandemic for very long. Many will need food, housing and care. Remember the many in healthcare and emergency services that are serving, often in harms way, to help us all. There will be much for us to do for one another in weeks ahead.
This is a time to come together and be thoughtful and respectful as we support one another. We will get through this to recovery and become stronger and wiser than ever.
As we face this crisis together I want everyone to do their part and stay safe. I'm working remotely and planning a virtual town hall that I hope will be helpful. I'd appreciate it if you'd join in and
share this newsletter so others can participate in the town hall as well. We all need to share good, credible information as we work our way through this crisis.
Please remember that we're all in this one together. All our best efforts are just that. This is a new, unknown virus that is much more contagious and deadly than the flu we're familiar with. While we have no cure, social distancing is our best response.
It's not exactly possible to be precise about what is going to happen in the near future. We are learning as we go. Right now, North Carolina is advancing forward with the best approach that is based on the knowledge that we actually have. But it's a moving target, and as the facts change, we will learn from our experience and adjust accordingly.
In the meantime, if you or a loved one is concerned about your health, the numbers for each of District 119's Health Departments are listed below:
Haywood -
(828) 452-6620
Jackson - (828) 586-8994
Swain - (828) 488-3198
