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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 22, 2021
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1. Durham Immigrant and Refugee Virtual Town Hall: Coronavirus, Vaccines and Beyond - Durham elected officials and community organizations join Durham residents in its second trilingual (English, Spanish and Arabic) town hall on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 7pm - 9pm.
To attend in English - www.DurhamNCgov/Townhall-English
To attend in Spanish - www.DurhamNCgov/Townhall-Spanish
To attend in Arabic - www.DurhamNC.gov/Townhall-Arabic
2. 2021 Health Care Marketplace Re-Opened - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a special enrollment period has been extended to individuals and families seeking coverage in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. Eligible people now have until May 15, 2021 to find a health insurance plan that works for them.
For additional information and to apply for coverage, please visit www.healthcare.gov
3. Step Up Durham - Durham Technical Community College is offering a number of courses to help students get opportunities for immediate employment in high demand occupations. Career fields include Biotechnology, Information Technology, Health and Wellness, Skilled Trades and more.
To learn more and apply, please visit www.durhamtech.edu/academic-programs.
4. Durham County Public Health Data Dashboard - The Durham County Public Health Department has created a dashboard dedicated to COVID-19 vaccine data. The dashboard reflects information as of January 27, 2021 and includes the number of vaccines received and the demographics of those who have been vaccinated.
For additional information, please visit www.dcopublichealth.org/covid19vaccines
5. Durham Public Schools Spring 2021 Learning Preference Form - DPS is planning for in-person learning in response to Senate Bill 37, which requires all school districts to offer in-person learning in addition to a virtual option. Families are asked to select their prefere...
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