Beaufort County Covid19 Update for October 22, 2021 | Eastern NC Now

News Release:

    Good Afternoon Everyone,

    You are receiving the attached message and email below from Beaufort County's EOC as a method of keeping you informed about our county's response to COVID-19.

    Beaufort County has had 16 new cases since yesterday, and 90 since last Friday (10/15).

    Please see page 3 of today's update for new information pertaining to booster shots for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J vaccines.

    Vaccine Appointment Availability:

    Beaufort County's Health Department also has appointments available beginning Monday 10/25 for individuals wishing to receive their 1st dose of the Moderna, J&J or Pfizer vaccines.

    Appointments are also available on Monday 10/25 for Immunocompromised individuals eligible for a 3rd dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

    Appointments are available on Wednesday 10/27 for individuals eligible for a Pfizer booster shot.

    Appointments can be made by calling 252-940-6150, or by using the following link.

    Our next comprehensive update will be published on Friday 10/29. Daily Beaufort County COVID Surveillance Data will be shared Monday - Friday and can also been found using the following link.

    Please see page 5 of today's report for an updated list of local providers that are now offering vaccines.

    We ask that you assist us by sharing this information with your families, workplaces, and communities.

    As always, thank you all for what you do to keep Beaufort County safe and prepared.

    Click the image below to receive the entire multi-page PDF describing the complete up to date data regarding this Pandemic that never found its way to Beaufort County: Below.




    Chris Newkirk

    Deputy Director,     Beaufort County Emergency Services

    1420 Highland Dr

    Washington, NC 27889