Cumberland Trending Positive; Case Numbers Down

Press release from Cumberland County:

Mar 12, 2021

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health reports eight Cumberland County residents died from the coronavirus since the beginning of March, bringing the total to 284 deaths. There have been 24,791 cases reported since the onset of the pandemic.

Cumberland County was in the Orange Tier of the NC County Alert System with substantial community spread, according to the most recent available data taken from Feb. 14 – 27. The county’s case positivity rate is at 6.5%, a decrease since February. The target rate recommended by the World Health Organization is 5%.

Vaccine Clinic Information

Effective March 17, the Health Department will begin vaccinating individuals eligible in Group 4 (Individuals with higher risk medical conditions and additional congregate settings). Cumberland County continues to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics. An online application form now allows individuals to choose their own appointment date and time for the first dose of the vaccine. A Saturday clinic has been added to next week’s vaccination schedule.

• Tuesday, March 16: 2nd dose appointment only. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups 1, 2 and 3. No standby lane.
• Wednesday, March 17: 1st and 2nd doses appointment only. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4. No standby lane.
• Friday, March 19: 1st dose appointment only. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4. Standby lane from 3 to 5 p.m. for eligible individuals.
• Saturday, March 20: 1st dose appointment only. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4. The Health Department will open appointment slots beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12.

Visit co.cumberland.nc.us/covid19vaccine to make an appointment. Call (910) 678-7657 during normal business hours if you need assistance with the form or have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Cumberland County COVID-19 UPDATE 3/12/2021

Cumberland County COVID-19 UPDATE 3/12/2021

CASES

# of cases

24,791

% of positive cases

6.5%

# of deaths

284

Vaccination Data

Eligible Groups 1, 2 and 3

Doses administered to Cumberland County residents

1st dose administered through March 11

43,281 NOTE: represents different providers receiving vaccines through NCDHHS

2nd dose administered through March 11

28,930

1st dose percent of population vaccinated

12.9%

2nd dose percent of population vaccinated

8.6%

CLINIC SCHEDULE

Cumberland County Health Department Vaccination Clinics for Week of March 15-19

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crown Expo Center 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville

Tuesday, March 16

2nd Dose. By Appointment Only

Wednesday, March 17

1st and 2nd Doses. By Appointment Only for Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4

Friday, March 19

1st Dose. Appointments 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Standby Lane (first-come, first served) from 3 to 5 p.m. for Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4

Saturday, March 20

1st Dose. Appointments 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4

This press release was produced by Cumberland County. The views expressed are the author's own.