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Cancer, Coal Ash Meeting Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns
The March 19 meeting was cancelled following state level directives to limit large gatherings amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
IREDELL COUNTY, NC — A much-anticipated community discussion on thyroid cancer and coal ash facilities won’t happen as previously scheduled, according to Iredell County health officials. The announcement comes after Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for the state amid the unfolding outbreak of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
The meeting was originally planned for Thursday, March 19 at South Iredell High School in Statesville.
The meeting will be rescheduled when possible, organizers said.
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“The health and safety of our participants, speakers, staff, and community are our top priorities,” the Iredell County Health Department said in a March 11 statement.
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“Due to mass gathering a and large community events recommendations by the NC Department of Health and Human Services and speaker travel restrictions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), many of our experts and key presenters will be unable to attend,” county health officials said.
Earlier this week, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued a list of recommendations, including that high-risk groups of those 65 years old and older, as well as those with underlying health conditions, avoid large gatherings.
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