Forsyth County, North Carolina

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Public Health

COVID-19 variant that originated in UK found in Forsyth County

Published by Todd Luck / February 24, 2021

The B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19 has been identified in Forsyth County, which has been found to be more contagious, though early research found that it has no impact on the severity of the disease or the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Library

Introducing "Intersections," FCPL's New Magazine

Published by Mary Giunca / February 23, 2021

Introducing "Intersections," a new magazine designed to connect people and purpose through library service. Intersections will be published three times a year and will contain information about library programs, services and more that you can't get anywhere else.

Public Health

Forsyth County Public Health holds community vaccination event at Shiloh Baptist Church

Published by Todd Luck / February 22, 2021

Forsyth County Department of Public Health held a community vaccination event at Shiloh Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 20. It’s the first in a series of community events that Forsyth Public Health will be holding to ensure historically marginalized communities have access to the vaccine.

Public Health

Public Health, Wake Health and Novant Health partner for school employee vaccinations

Published by Todd Luck / February 19, 2021

Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Novant Health, and Wake Forest Baptist Health are partnering to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to school employees and child care providers starting on Feb. 24.