Here you will find the latest information about the coronavirus in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina and the surrounding area.
Click on the video player above for the latest information from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.
Live update:
Sunday 11:15 am: The Forsyth County Health Department has announced that all vaccine reservations have been met at this time.
Saturday 5 pm: The Forsyth County Health Department has announced that approximately 1,200 other bookings will begin at 8:00 pm on Saturday, January 30th. These reservations will be made next Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
To schedule online click here.. The website sends a confirmation email that allows the user to cancel the appointment. It is important to attend the appointment or cancel at least 2 hours in advance so that the staff can schedule someone else.
The health department is not currently accepting reservation calls, but will soon have both telephone and online booking options.
The Forsyth County Public Health Service immunizes people over the age of 65.
All vaccinations will take place at the Winston Salem Fairgrounds Education Building at 414 Deacon Blvd. Reservations are required for the trade fair venue.
Saturday 12:10 pm: South Carolina has published the first case of a B.1.1.7 coronavirus mutant in the United Kingdom. The 28th state, including North Carolina, identifies highly contagious variants.
State Identifying coronavirus variants from South Africa this week..
Saturday 11:50 am: North Carolina reported 130 new deaths from the coronavirus on Saturday. It is also the first time that less than 3,000 people have been hospitalized since the beginning of 2021.
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