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Wayne County Health Department to Close COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Annex

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wayne County Health Department has been a leader in providing free testing and vaccinations to residents across the area. With tests and vaccines readily available through providers in the community, ...

Pfizer Bio-NTech Vaccine Available to Children Ages 5-11

The Wayne County Health Department will begin administering the Pfizer Bio-NTech vaccine to children ages 5-11 on Monday, November 8, 2021. This vaccine was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has received a recommendation from the Ce...

Wayne County Health Department Moves All COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing

On Monday, November 1, 2021, the Wayne County Health Department will move all COVID-19 vaccinations and testing to 1322 W. Grantham Street in Goldsboro. This location is the former Food Lion in the Little River Square shopping center. Our move to this fac...

Pfizer Booster Available for High-Risk Groups

Starting Wednesday, September 29, 2021, the Wayne County Health Department will begin administering booster shots to strengthen and extend protections against severe COVID-19 illness. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control ...

Wayne County Health Department Hosting Two Weekend Vaccine Events

The Wayne County Health Department will be hosting two weekend Pfizer vaccine clinics for anyone needing a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We ask that recipients schedule an appointment at www.waynegov.com/vaccine, but walk-ups will also be accepted.&...

Wayne County Opens COVID-19 Vaccines to All Groups

Starting Monday, April 5, 2021, first-dose vaccine appointments with the Wayne County Health Department will be open to all vaccine groups. Anyone age 16 or older is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of health condition. 

We have now...

Wayne County Plans for Group 4 Vaccinations

This week, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced an updated timeline for vaccinating individuals in Group 4. The Wayne County Health Department will begin vaccinating anyone 16-64 years old with one or more high-risk medical...

Wayne County Vaccine Update 3/9/21

Last week, the Wayne County Health Department moved into Group 3 delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine and administered over 2,800 shots to the public. As of today, a total of 16,922 individuals have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wayne C...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update 2/18/21

As of February 17, 2021, 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 our waiting list. Severe weather across the country has delayed our ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update 2/10/21

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has administered 5,448 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. We have a total of 12,259 names on our waiting list from our call center and online registration form. We continue to schedule those on the wait ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update 2/3/21

As of February 3, 2021, the Wayne County Health Department has administered 3,060 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and has 8,673 individuals on our waiting list. The State of North Carolina has increased their level of communication with local healt...

Vaccine Registration Begins for Individuals Age 75 and Older

Beginning this week, individuals who are age 75 or older will be able to register at an off-site location to receive a COVID-19 vaccine free from the Wayne County Health Department under Phase 1B of vaccination distribution. This phased approach to vaccin...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 12/18/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 6,325 total positive cases of COVID-19. 334 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 5,519 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 12/11/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 5,941 total positive cases of COVID-19. 315 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 5,166 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 11/20/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 4,889 total positive cases of COVID-19. 143 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 4,292 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Free COVID-19 Testing Cancelled Due to Weather

With the remnants of Tropical Storm Eta expected to impact Wayne County on Thursday, the Wayne County Health Department will not be conducting free COVID-19 testing on November 12, 2020. 

Next week’s free COVID-19 testing schedule has been modifie...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 11/6/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 4,534 total positive cases of COVID-19. 140 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 3,941 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 10/30/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 4,327 total positive cases of COVID-19. 137 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 3,737 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Wayne County Health Department Identifies Staff COVID-19 Cluster

Today, the Wayne County Health Department reported a COVID-19 cluster to NCDHHS involving positive COVID-19 staff members at the Health Department. NCDHHS defines a COVID-19 cluster as, “a minimum of five positive cases identified through a posi...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 10/16/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,919 total positive cases of COVID-19. 119 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 3,347 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Wayne County Health Department Resumes Free COVID-19 Testing

Next week, the Wayne County Health Department will resume offering free COVID-19 testing at their office at 301 N Herman St. in Goldsboro. Testing days have changed, and will now be every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m, weather permitting.&a...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 10/9/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,701 total positive cases of COVID-19. 118 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 3,130 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 10/2/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,509 total positive cases of COVID-19. 115 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,942 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 9/25/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,372 total positive cases of COVID-19. 114 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,806 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 9/18/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,186 total positive cases of COVID-19. 112 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,622 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 9/11/20

As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,063 total positive cases of COVID-19. 108 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,503 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 9/4/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,957 total positive cases of COVID-19. 109 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,396 are cases from out...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 8/28/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,823 total positive cases of COVID-19. 107 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,264 are cases from outside any ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 8/21/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,690 total positive cases of COVID-19. 108 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,129 are cases from out...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 8/14/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,541 total positive cases of COVID-19. 103 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,985 are cases from out...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 7/31/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,324 total positive cases of COVID-19. 98 of these cases are attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,774 are cases from outside an...

United Way of Wayne County to Partner With Wayne County as COVID-19 Community Partner

GOLDSBORO, N.C. --- For 95 years the United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) has worked to help connect resources to the needs of our community. UWWC has been relied upon for support during natural disasters, and most recently, during the COVI...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 7/24/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,217 total positive cases of COVID-19. 93 of these cases are attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,672 are cases from outside any type of...

Free Public COVID-19 Testing in Pikeville

Wayne County, NC – The Wayne County Health Department & WayneUNC Health Care are offering free COVID-19 testing in Pikeville on July 28, 2020 and July 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Testing will be offered at Charles B. Aycock High...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 7/17/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,098 total positive cases of COVID-19. 93 of these cases are attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,553 are cases from outside an...

Free Public COVID-19 Testing in Grantham

Wayne County, NC – The Wayne County Health Department & WayneUNC Health Care are offering free COVID-19 testing in Grantham on July 21, 2020 and July 23, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Testing will be offered at Grantham Middle School ...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 7/10/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 1,971 total positive cases of COVID-19. 93 of these cases are attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,426 are cases from outside an...

Weekly COVID-19 Update 7/2/20

Wayne County, NC – As of today, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 1,847 total positive cases of COVID-19. 88 of these cases are attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,307 are cases from outside an...

Additional Free COVID-19 Testing Site Announced

Wayne County, NC – The Wayne County Health Department & WayneUNC Health Care are offering free COVID-19 testing in Seven Springs on July 7, 2020 and July 9, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Testing will be offered at Spring Creek Middle ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available to Anyone 12 or Older

Teens ages 12 and older can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from providers in North Carolina. Earlier this week, the CDC recommended this change in age and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has now authorized providers to ...

Wayne County Health Department Hosting Weekend Vaccine Event

The Wayne County Health Department will be hosting a Pfizer vaccine clinic this Saturday for anyone needing a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Middle School, 3579 NC-111 in Seven Springs. We ask ...

Wayne County Health Department Hosting Weekend Vaccine Event

The Wayne County Health Department will be hosting a Pfizer vaccine clinic this Saturday for anyone needing a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the former Bussmann Building, 210 Dixie Trail in Goldsboro. We...

Health Department Urges Vaccination to Protect Against Delta Variant

As of today, 31% of Wayne County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The delta variant has been seen in most NC counties, and the CDC has announced that over 50% of all new COVID-19 infections in the United States are from this variant of the...