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Forsyth Countys daily number of new COVID-19 cases is stabilizing in the mid-40s following what a local infectious disease expert considered as a mini-wave in late April. The average daily count is 45 over the past 14 days, which represents the lowest level for a two-week span since October, according to the Forsyth Department of Public Health. The span had been as high as 67 in mid-to-late April. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported Friday that Forsyth had 37 new cases ...

The pace of most COVID-19 numbers slowed in Forsyth County and North Carolina over the weekend, and North Carolina saw a four-week low in new cases on Sunday. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said in Monday’s report there have been 101 new cases reported in Forsyth since 3:30 p.m. Friday. That includes 27 reported Sunday. Forsyth has had 35,700 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in mid-March 2020. There were no additional COVID-19 related deaths since Friday, leaving F...

The county’s overall COVID-19 related death total is at 375. After February was the deadliest month for the pandemic at 67, there were 16 in March and 13 in April. The average daily case count has been 67 over the past two weeks. That’s up from 45 in the previous two-week period, according to Forsyth health director Joshua Swift. Overall, there have been 35,599 cases in Forsyth during the pandemic. DHHS lists COVID-19 cases and deaths on the day they are confirmed by medical providers...

From teaching through masks to teaching to blank laptop screens with cameras turned off, what a year to be a teacher. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Journal asked several local folks to talk about a teacher who had an especially strong influence on their lives. Stephanie Wallace, an English teacher at East Forsyth High School. WALT UNKS, JOURNAL STEPHANIE WALLACEThe 2020 Teacher of the Year for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Stephanie Wallace teaches English and l...

With infectious disease experts lamenting the increase in COVID-19 cases among young people, Davie County Schools will have a vaccine clinic for eligible students at Davie County High School on Wednesday. Students 16 and up are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, which has a two-dose regimen. The vaccines will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon at the high school’s parking lot. The school is partnering with the Davie County Health and Human Services to offer the shot. “This is a tough group...

Two local infectious diseases experts said Tuesday they are on board with the easing of outdoor mask guidelines by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Federal experts said people who are fully vaccinated can go without a mask outdoors, including for individual exercise, unless they are around a large group of people. "I feel this is sound and safe guidance from the CDC, and I agree completely with it," said Dr. Christopher Ohl of Wake Forest Baptist Health. The CDC still rec...

Indispensable The entire world has been consumed by COVID-19 for over a year, and it is my understanding that many epidemiologists have compared the ravages of this pandemic to the 1918 influenza pandemic that also swept the entire world. To be sure, COVID has altered our lives and dictated changes in routine behaviors more than anything in my lifetime. The Winston-Salem Journal continues to be an indispensable source of information during this unsettling disruption of our lives. Our hometown p...

Heres what to know ahead of Fridays CDC meeting about the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine pause A CDC Advisory Committee will meet Friday to decide whether to end the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine use after concerns of a possible link to blood clots. Author: Grace Holland Updated: 6:05 PM EDT April 22, 2021 GREENSBORO, N.C. — EDITORS NOTE: The video attached to this article is associated with a previous story. Triad health officials expect the Johnson...

North Carolina may be approaching a 50% first-dose vaccination rate among adults. However, a local infectious disease expert cautioned Thursday that K-12 students will remain vulnerable to outbreaks until they are eligible for vaccination. Those ages 16 and under can be vaccinated with the Pfizer dose, and there are clinical trials under way for those ages 12 to 15. "Our schools in the area are still doing well in general, with cases numbers low," said Dr. Christopher Ohl with Wake Forest Ba...

Novant Health Inc., Wake Forest Baptist Health and the Forsyth County Department of Public Health are offering more walk-in vaccination slots, as experts say the drop in requests for the vaccine may slow herd immunity.  Novant is providing walk-in vaccinations at its Hanes Mall site from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. The number of walk-in slots is subject to available supply each day. People with appointments can opt for a walk-in appointment or reschedule for an earlier slot at www.GetVaccinat...