COVID-19
Johnston County COVID-19 Alert Notification System
The Johnston County Public Health Department announced this afternoon they do not have a waiting list for the general public to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said one way to…
Garner Town Hall To Close To The Public Beginning Jan. 6
Officials Make Decision in Response to Rising COVID-19 Numbers In response to the latest COVID-19 trends in the state and region—particularly regarding number of cases, infection rates and hospitalizations—the Town…
Health Director: COVID Hospitalizations Up Significantly
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Health Director Dr. Marilyn Pearson said Monday the number of patients being hospitalized with COVID-19 is up significantly. Dr. Pearson made the comments during her…
NCDHHS Reports New Record Highs On COVID-19 Key Metrics To Start 2021
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting new records for COVID-19 key metrics for Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2021. On Jan. 1, 2021, North Carolina reported its…
North Carolinians Can Apply Online For Help With Energy Costs Beginning Jan. 4th
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced beginning Monday, Jan. 4, households can apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) online at www.epass.nc.gov.…
112 COVID Deaths In Johnston County In 2020
The Johnston County Public Health Department released their final statistical update today (Thursday) for 2020. As of December 31st a total of 11,881 COVID-19 cases have been reported since the…
NCDHHS Shares Updated Rollout Plan For COVID-19 Vaccinations
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has updated its vaccination plan to align with new federal recommendations issued last week. The changes simplify the vaccine process and…
Johnston County Public Health Department In Phase 1a
Johnston County Public Health Department staff began vaccinating individuals eligible in Phase 1a of the state and county’s vaccine distribution plan last week. The goal of Phase 1a is to…
Harnett County Schools Shifts To Remote Start In 2021
Harnett County Schools (HCS) decided to dial everything back following the Christmas holiday. HCS announced on Wednesday that all of its schools will remain remote-only upon returning from the end-of-year…
Governor Extends North Carolina Evictions Moratorium
RALEIGH – Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 184, extending North Carolina’s evictions moratorium through January 31, 2021. Research shows that eviction moratoriums help prevent the spread of COVID-19. States…
Heritage Center Open By Appointment Only
The Johnston County Heritage Center remains open but is allowing visitors only by appointment until further notice. “We are using an abundance of caution to keep our staff and visitors…
Johnston Health ICU Beds At Full Capacity Due To COVID-19 Surge
Johnston Health CEO Tom Williams says ICU beds at hospitals in Smithfield and Clayton are at capacity due to a surge in COVID-19 patients. Since March, the two hospitals combined…
