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Wayne County Provides Latest Vaccine Update

Wayne County Provides Latest Vaccine Update

If you are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (65+, health care worker, or child care worker) and would like to receive your first dose on Monday, Wayne County has launched an online scheduling system for you to sign up for an appointment. Wayne County Public Information Officer Joel Gillie said, “As we continue to…read more »

Wayne County Provides Update On Vaccination Effort

Wayne County Provides Update On Vaccination Effort

As of Wednesday, the Wayne County Health Department has administered 5,994  first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, 1,960 second doses, and has 7,115 individuals on its waiting list. Severe weather across the country has delayed our shipment of vaccine doses this week and the county has been forced to re-schedule a portion of its second dose appointments.…read more »

County Works Tirelessly To Get Citizens Vaccinated

County Works Tirelessly To Get Citizens Vaccinated

It is not an easy task, but Wayne County Government employees are going above and beyond to help get the COVID-19 vaccine distributed to residents. That was the message from County Manager Craig Honeycutt during Tuesday’s meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Honeycutt thanked the board for its support during the vaccination process,…read more »

United Way Seeks Volunteers For Vaccine Efforts

United Way Seeks Volunteers For Vaccine Efforts

The United Way of Wayne County is playing a part in getting residents vaccinated against the coronavirus. The local United Way has been helping with the county’s vaccine call center and will also be assisting with the vaccination site as needed. The United Way is looking for help in these efforts. Volunteers are needed for…read more »

County Provides Update On Vaccination Effort

County Provides Update On Vaccination Effort

As of Wednesday, February 3, the Wayne County Health Department has administered 3,060 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and has 8,673 individuals on its waiting list. The State of North Carolina has increased their level of communication with local health departments, and has promised an allotment of vaccines every week for the next three…read more »

County Has “Incredible” Waiting List For COVID Vaccine

County Has “Incredible” Waiting List For COVID Vaccine

Wayne County is focused on getting the COVID-19 vaccine out to residents, but those efforts are limited to the amount of vaccine the county receives. During Tuesday’s meeting of the county board, Wayne County Emergency Management Director Aaron Stryker said they are in need of volunteers to assist with the vaccination process. The vaccination site…read more »

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