Beaufort County Covid19 Update for December 13, 2021 | Eastern North Carolina 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 97 new cases since last Friday (12/3).

    Booster Shot Update

    Pfizer booster shots have been approved for individuals 16 and 17 years of age at 6 months or more, after receiving the 2nd shot of the initial two-shot vaccine series.

    Vaccine Appointment Availability:

• Beaufort County's Health Department also has appointments available beginning Monday 12/13 for individuals wishing to receive their 1st dose of the Moderna, J&J or Pfizer vaccines.
• Appointments are also available on Monday 12/13 for Immunocompromised individuals eligible for a 3rd dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
• Appointments are available as early as Thursday 12/16 for individuals eligible for a Pfizer, Moderna and J&J booster shots.

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

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

    Additional updates from our previous posting have been highlighted.

    Our next update will be published on Friday 12/3. Daily Beaufort County COVID Surveillance Data can be accessed Monday - Friday using the following link: Beaufort County NC COVID Surveillance

    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