The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 57% of Cumberland County residents 18 years and older are fully vaccinated. This new statistical data does include Fort Bragg, Indian Health Services and the Veteran’s Affairs.
The new CDC information, which was released July 12, also indicates that 53.6% of residents 12 years and older are fully vaccinated with 50.2% having at least one dose. Despite that, as of July 11, Cumberland County’s COVID-19 positive test rate is 7% which is predominantly among unvaccinated citizens. The World Health Organization recommends a positive rate at or below 5%.
Since July 1, the Health Department has hosted vaccination clinics every workday at the Health Department located at 1235 Ramsey Street in Fayetteville. Outreach vaccination clinics efforts continue to give county residents options which may be closer and more convenient for them. The most recent effort is taking place on Saturdays in July and August at various Cumberland County Library Branches.
“Residents still need to be vigilant about wearing a mask and understanding the importance of doing so in public areas where they could be around asymptomatic individuals,” said Dr. Jennifer Green, Cumberland County Public Health Director. “Wearing a mask and receiving a vaccination are two necessary steps in protecting your neighbors, children and yourself in the fight against COVID.”
Cumberland County Department of Public Health supports the NCDHHS incentives to citizens to receive a chance to win a million dollars for those older than 18 years of age or $125,000 for those 12 to 17 years of age. More information can be found at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/summervaxcash.
Cumberland County Updates
The Health Department reports three Cumberland County residents have died of COVID-19 since June 25, bringing the total to 324 deaths. There have been 30,760 cases in Cumberland County reported since the onset of the pandemic.
Twenty-eight providers in Cumberland County offer vaccinations at 48 locations. Find your spot at https://myspot.nc.gov/ to become fully vaccinated.
Vaccine Clinic Information
All individuals (age 12 and up) may schedule appointments on the County’s COVID-19 vaccine page at cumberlandcountync.gov/covid19/vaccination. An online application form allows individuals to choose their own appointment date and time for the first dose and second dose of the vaccine. Second doses are automatically scheduled after the first dose is received. Upcoming clinic dates are as follows:
Visit cumberlandcountync.gov/covid19/vaccination to make an appointment. First and second doses are the same. Individuals may attend a “second dose clinic” to receive their first dose. However, they will need to find another location when due to receive the second dose. Call (910) 678-7657 weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. if you need assistance with the form or have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals who need transportation to and from the vaccination site can call 910-678-7619 weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for assistance.
Monday through Friday
- Health Department, 1235 Ramsey Street, 3rd floor auditorium Fayetteville, NC 28301
- J&J and 1st dose Pfizer
- By appointment only, same day appointments available
- 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday, July 17 – First dose
Saturday, Aug. 7 – Second dose
- Headquarters Library – 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
- Pfizer shots
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 24 – First dose
Saturday, Aug. 14 – Second dose
- Hope Mills Library – 3411 Golfview Road, Hope Mills, N.C. 28312
- Pfizer shots
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 31 – Second dose
- Cliffdale Regional Library – 6882 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, N.C. 28314
- Pfizer shots
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 31– First dose
Saturday, Aug. 21 – Second dose
- East Regional Library – 4809 Clinton Road, Fayetteville, N.C. 28312
- Pfizer shots
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1– First dose
Saturday, Aug. 28 – Second dose
- Spring Lake Regional Library – 101 Laketree Boulevard, Spring Lake, N.C. 28390
- Pfizer shots
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.