(GDN) — It’s been all hands on deck during Wayne County’s effort to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The Wayne County Health Department began administering the vaccine to residents just about one year ago. Dr. Jim Stackhouse, Medical Director with the Wayne County Health Department, says “it’s been exhausting for the health department.” He says they’ve…… read more »
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Unprecedented Effort: Wayne County Hits One Year Of COVID Vaccine Distribution
Over 67,000 Have Received At Least One Dose Of COVID Vaccine In Wayne County
(GDN) — While the number continues to slowly increase, Wayne County’s vaccination rate is nearly stagnant from week to week. Wednesday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (the last date available before the holiday) show 67,031 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wayne County, which…… read more »
Nearly 66,000 Have Received At Least One COVID Vaccine Dose In Wayne County
(GDN) — Wayne County’s new cases of coronavirus remain relatively flat while the county’s vaccination rate continues to slowly increase. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 264 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 312 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic…… read more »
Bear Creek MBA Offers Free COVID Vaccines This Weekend
Free COVID-19 vaccines will be available at Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Association, 1800 South Slocumb Street in Goldsboro, this Saturday, March 6, from 9 AM – 2 PM. Those requesting the vaccine have to be 65 years and older, young with underlying conditions, or teachers. They need to call (919) 735-2274 to register. If there…… read more »
County Provides Update On Vaccination Efforts
As of Wednesday, the Wayne County Health Department has administered 5,448 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The county has a total of 12,259 names on its waiting list from the call center and online registration form. It continues to schedule those on the wait list for doses of the vaccine as it is available,…… read more »
Elderly Residents Line Up To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine (PHOTOS)
Wayne County’s senior population is clearly ready to be inoculated against the coronavirus. Residents aged 75 and older donned their masks and winter coats, braving the brisk morning air Wednesday as they waited for their chance to register – AND ONLY REGISTER – to be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The line…… read more »
