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Forsyth Public Health now taking online COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Published by Todd Luck / January 16, 2021

Forsyth County Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment website is now open and taking appointments for seniors over 75 and healthcare workers.

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COVID Testing Events

Published by Todd Luck / January 15, 2021

No cost COVID-19 testing continues at our regular locations at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and EMS Triangle Station.

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National Guard helps with COVID-19 vaccination

Published by Todd Luck / January 12, 2021

National Guard members are now helping the Forsyth Department of Public Health with their COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

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Forsyth County Public Health temporarily closing vaccine line as appointments reach capacity

Published by Todd Luck / January 7, 2021

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is reaching its capacity for appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors age 75 and older. The appointment line will no longer be accepting calls starting at 2 p.m. on Jan. 7. Public Health staff will be returning calls of those who couldn’t get through, in the order they were received, until all remaining appointments are filled.

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Text and email now used to reach people with COVID-19

Published by Todd Luck / January 4, 2021

State and local health departments are now using text and email to inform people they’re positive for COVID-19 or may have been exposed to it.

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Forsyth Health Department receives COVID-19 vaccine

Published by Todd Luck / December 22, 2020

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health received its first shipment of vaccine for COVID-19 on Dec. 22 and will be administering it to heath care workers and long-term care residents and staff as part of the phased rollout for vaccinating the community.