Beaufort Co. COVID Response Changes | Eastern NC Now

News Release:

    Good Morning Everyone,

    March 24th will mark the second anniversary of Beaufort County's first COVID-19 case. We are grateful for the relationships that were forged over the past 2 years, as we all worked to navigate the various challenges of COVID-19. These relationships have positioned Beaufort County to face a future in which COVID-19 continues to exist. As such, Beaufort County and many of our community healthcare partners are beginning to transition our COVID response to normal operations. Beaufort County's Health Department will transition as follows:

    Vaccines

• Beginning Wednesday March 16th, all vaccines offered by Beaufort County's Health Department will require a normal office visit appointment. Appointments can be made by calling 252-946-1902. The use of drive-thru vaccine settings and the ability to schedule an appointment online will be discontinued.
• Vaccines will continue to be offered at participating local pharmacies such as O'Neal's Drug Store, CVS, Walgreens and Wal-Mart, as well as various local doctors' offices and healthcare clinics.

    Testing

• Friday March 25th will be the last day drive-thru testing will be available at Beaufort County's Health Department. Drive-thru testing will remain available Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm at Temple of Christ Church Family Center (810 Hackney Ave. Washington NC 27889) until further notice.
• Testing is also available at various local doctor's offices and healthcare clinics.

    COVID-19 Email Updates

    Friday March 11th will be the last daily and/ or weekly COVID-19 update email shared using our email notification list. Case statistics will continue to be accessible using the following links.

• Beaufort County: Beaufort County NC COVID Surveillance
• North Carolina: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/
• United States: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/

    Beaufort County's Health Department along with our numerous community healthcare partners will continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19, and retain the ability to expand services as necessary.

    Please feel free to contact our health department at 252-946-1902, or your primary physician if you have any questions, or need guidance pertaining to COVID-19 or other health related issues.


    Chris Newkirk
       Deputy Director,     Beaufort County Emergency Services

    1420 Highland Dr
    Washington, NC 27889