At the Cole County Health Department, we have a motto of "prevent, promote, protect." The health department is involved with many different aspects of public health, including the promotion of safe sleep for infants. By educating the community about safe sleep practices, the health department is playing a vital role in preventing sleep-related infant deaths and protecting the lives of babies.
With the weather warming up, it is crucial that those with young children and pets are careful not to leave them unattended in cars, but especially for long periods of time.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified a symptomatic COVID-19 case at Silverbluff Early Education & Preschool in Canton.
Due to the nature of the exposure and the ages of the people involved, Haywood County Health and Human Services has recommended that the center close for a period of 14 days from the last exposure. The facility will reopen Monday, June 7.
Parents were notified of this exposure immediately by telephone and further information has been provided in a letter sent home with the children.
In a Statement from Silver Bluff Early Education & Preschool:
“In an effort to keep everyone healthy and safe, Silverbluff Early Education and Preschool is following the NCDHHS Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Settings by cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting more frequently, and screening everyone who enters the facility for illness. Silverbluff Early Education and Preschool is also taking the following additi