AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRabies Watch: Guilford County confirmed its 14th animal rabies case of the year after a raccoon tested positive in Jamestown; Nash County also reported a rabid raccoon. Keep pets vaccinated and avoid wildlife. Safer Drinking Water: Greensboro approved a roughly $260 million project to remove PFAS from water at its Mitchell treatment plant, using activated carbon filtration. Flu Season: North Carolina has recorded its first flu death of 2026–27, after 335 deaths statewide last season. Health officials urge vaccination as flu circulates. Mental Health: The state announced more than $17 million for rural mental health services. In Pasquotank County, a new recovery court offers eligible people with substance-use or mental health disorders treatment and supervision instead of prison. Community Vaccination: Research on rural vaccination efforts finds that partnerships among health departments, clinics, pharmacies and trusted local groups can help overcome access and transportation barriers.
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