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Brunswick County Health Services adds more pop-up vaccine clinic locations as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County Health Services has expanded the reach of its COVID-19 pop-up vaccine clinics to more areas in the coming weeks including Riegelwood, Shallotte, Sunset Beach and Bolivia as the need for vaccinations increases along with active case counts countywide. As of Tuesday, July 27, the County has nearly 300 active cases…
Read MoreCOVID-19 funeral expense assistance available
[FEMA] — Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. HOW TO APPLY: Call the toll free COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number Applications begin on April 12, 2021844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585 Hours…
Read MoreBrunswick County Health Services now vaccinating everyone 12 and up for COVID-19
BOLIVIA, N.C.— Community members aged 12 through 15 are now eligible to schedule and receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Brunswick County Health Services’ vaccine clinic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director issued their official recommendation Wednesday to begin offering and vaccinating 12- through 15-year-old adolescents with the Pfizer vaccine. The U.S. Food and…
Read MoreBrunswick County issues Stage 1 – Water Conservation Alert
Bolivia, NC – To ensure adequate water is available for essential needs, Brunswick County declared a Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert effective immediately on May 21. Water conservation alerts affect all customers of public water systems anywhere in Brunswick County. Brunswick County asks the users of public water systems throughout the county to be diligent in using…
Read MoreCity of Northwest Terminates State of Emergency for COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Northwest recently terminated the State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 25. To read the official notice, click here. Visit the Brunswick County Government website for the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccination.
Read MoreFree PPE Supplies for Northwest community members
The City of Northwest will be giving community members masks, hand sanitizer, and other protective items on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until all supplies are given out. Stop by the City Hall to pick up your free packet. Vehicles can enter at the City Park and exit thru the…
Read MoreContractors, Individuals reminded to sign up now for the Brunswick County Permit Portal to schedule their future inspections
Need an inspection for a permit from Brunswick County? It only takes 10 minutes or less through the County’s new online permit portal. Brunswick County Code Administration will transition to using the Brunswick County Permit Portal as its primary method to schedule in-person and virtual inspections starting this Monday, Feb. 15. This includes any inspection…
Read MoreBrunswick County COVID-19 Snapshot Update: Vaccine Appointments Scheduled for the Second Week of February Still on as Scheduled but Supply Remains Low (FEB. 5, 2021)
KEY POINTS Brunswick County Health Services, Novant Health, and Dosher Memorial Hospital will receive a combined minimum (baseline) allocation of 1,275 doses next week (Feb. 8-12) Vaccine supplies are considered sufficient to cover all first dose appointments scheduled in the second week of February at the mass vaccination clinic in part due to voluntary cancellations…
Read MoreNHRMC hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Events
New Hanover Regional medical Center is hosting COVID-19 vaccination scheduling events this week for those in Group 2 (ages 65+). Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the virus, vaccine and what they need to do to schedule an appointment. Dates and locations: Thursday, February 4, from 6 – 8 p.m. in Leland…
Read MoreBrunswick County COVID-19 Vaccine Update (DEC. 22, 2020)
Download photos and video (credit Brunswick County Government): https://flic.kr/s/aHsmT4kj6s Brunswick County Health Services administered its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Brunswick County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel Tuesday morning. The department is also working with internal and external partners to vaccinate individuals within local law enforcement, fire/rescue teams, Health Services and other medical…
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