FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Cumberland County Department of Public Health will continue to follow CDC recommendations for people who have moderately to severely compromised immune systems receiving a third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna and Pfizer).
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health is aware of, and closely monitored, the scheduled Food and Drug Administration meeting about approving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for Emergency Use Authorization today.
If a booster is approved by the FDA in the future, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices would still need to approve prior to distribution by the Cumberland County Health Department. At this time, the Cumberland County Health Department will not speculate on when such approval would be made.
“For the booster shots, you do not need to go to the same provider that gave you your first dose,” said Public Health Director Dr. Jennifer Green. “We continue to offer an updated list of vaccination providers in the area on our website.”
Testing Information
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health offers a FREE PCR testing through the state approved vendor, Optum Serv. This began Aug. 23. Testing is conducted in a drive through style at 1235 Ramsey Street in Parking Lot D on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What to know before you go:
- Testing is a PCR test that is sent to a lab with results returning in 2-3 days. You should stay home until you get negative test results. If positive, follow the CDC guidelines for isolation.
- No identification or insurance necessary.
- No appointment necessary. However, you can schedule an appointment at
https://myoptumserve.com/covid19 or by calling 877-505-6723.
COVID-19 at-home test kits are available at the Health Department, 1235 Ramsey Street, while supplies last. The kits may be picked up Monday-Friday with no appointment required.
Cumberland County Updates
As of Sept. 17, the Cumberland County Public Health Department reports 57 Cumberland County residents have died of COVID-19 since Aug. 19, bringing the total to 409 deaths since the start of the pandemic. There have been 40,229 cases in Cumberland County reported since the onset of the pandemic and according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website, the percent positive rate is 13.6%.
Find your spot at https://myspot.nc.gov/ or search at vaccines.gov/search/ to find a location near you 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, second, or third dose, if eligible, 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, second, and third doses are the same. Individuals may attend a “second dose clinic” to receive their first or third 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
- Pfizer and J&J
- No appointments required
- 9 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 22
- FSU Mobile Unit – Simon Temple AME Zion Church, 5760 Yadkin Rd., Fayetteville, N.C.
Friday, Sept. 24
- Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse – 117 Dick St., Rm. 119, Fayetteville, N.C.
- Pfizer shots
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25
- Hope Mills Library – 3411 Golfview Rd., Hope Mills, N.C. 28348
- Pfizer shots
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please visit https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/publichealth for more information about Cumberland County Department of Health programs.
For more information about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isolation protocols, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html