Other certified drinking water labs such as the Shellfish Sanitation Section labs, local health department labs, and water plant labs may supplement the State Lab. Local health departments and other laboratories are asked to report to the zone coordinator the number of samples analyzed by other labs. EPA and Public Water Supply staff will work with transient water systems to bring them back on line. Public Water Supply staff will work with community water systems to assure that their water is safe and that the boil water notices can be lifted. Assure Safe Food Adequate supplies and availability and access to nutritious and safe food Guidelines for reopening of restaurants and food service institutions 2.
Epidemiologic Surveillance View the ongoing compilation of epidemiologic data .
Active surveillance will be conducted daily with selected hospital emergency departments to monitor and respond to reports of communicable diseases, injuries, and other health issues of public health importance. Surveillance reports submitted daily 3. Animal Control Domestic Animals separated from their owners are being collected and kept in temporary boarding arragements until they can be safely returned to their owners. This effort is being coordinated by state and local Humane Society volunteers. Domestic animals with special care needs are receiving care from local vets or transported to the NCSU Vet School in Raleigh.