Covid 19 Update and Vaccination Progress

As of February 12, Haywood County has had 3619 total cases with 81 deaths.  The entire state of NC has had 815,000 total cases with 10,336 deaths.

The vaccination program in the county, operated by the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency, has done a wonderful job of managing the Covid 19 Vaccination Program.  They began with front-line essential workers, and have progressed through the residents over 75 years age group.  My neighbor is in the 65 to 75 year age group, and he was called yesterday for his first shot.  My wife and I have both received both our shots.  The county is using both the Pfizer and the Moderna vaccines.  Both your shots must be the from the same maker.  The Pfizer vaccines are given 3 weeks apart, and the Moderna Vaccines are given 4 weeks apart.  The vaccine program here has used the Haywood County Fairgrounds, in a drive-through format.  You don’t even have to get out of your car.  You must register for the vaccine at www.haywoodcountync.gov/vaccine or by phone at 828-356-2019.  After registration you will receive a call, text or email around 24 hours prior to your scheduled time.  You will be given a 30 minute window to appear for your shot.  This procedure has kept the waiting lines at a minimum.

If you are a part-time resident and you own property in Haywood County you may register to be vaccinated here.  Just make sure you can commit to being here for BOTH shots.  (3 weeks between shots for Pfizer, and 4 weeks for Moderna)

Again, I would like to thank our Haywood County NC Health and Human Services Agency for the excellent job they have done administering this program.

I have also been informed that as of today, Friday February 12th, Walgreens will also be taking reservations for the vaccinations at their drug stores.  The number for the Walgreens in Waynesville, is 828-452-4211.  I have not called Walgreens to verify this.

Stay safe out there.