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Executive Director Jonathan Lupo says the active projects the Development Authority of Burke County is looking at are “really good.” Burke County is in the running as the top site for a least three projects. Two mediumsized companies are looking at the industrial park and one “quite large” company is looking at 250 acres on the east side of the […]
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A November 26 letter from the presidency asked the head of Uganda's national drug authority to 'work out a mechanism' to clear the importation of the vaccines.
China has about five COVID-19 vaccine candidates at different levels of trials. It was not clear what vaccine was being imported into Uganda.
One of the frontrunners is the Sinopharm vaccine developed by the Beijing Institute of Biological Product, a unit of Sinopharm’s China National Biotec Group (CNBG).
On Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates said the vaccine has 86% efficacy, citing an interim analysis of late-stage clinical trials.
China has used the drug to vaccinate up to a million people under its emergency use program.
On Tuesday, Morocco said it was ordering up to 10 million doses of the vaccine.
Record cases
Uganda on Monday registered 701 new COVID-19 cases, the highest-ever daily increase, bringing its national count to 23,200.
The new cases were out of the 5,578 samples tested for the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, the country's health ministry said in a statement.
Tuesday's tally was 606, the second-highest ever number of new infections, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the east African country to 23,860.
Health authorities have blamed ongoing election campaigns which have drawn huge crowds for the rise in infections.
Do you know a local business or citizen whose dedication to Burke County should be recognized? The Burke County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year. “I think we can all agree that 2020 is one for the record books,” said Burke County Chamber President Ashley Roberts. “While there have […]
Beginning today (Wednesday, June 17), the Food, Farming and Fun: Virtual Ag Literacy Story Time kicks off for five weeks of stories led by guest readers from the ag community.
Story time, which begins at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday from now through […]
Leadership for the county’s governing boards will remain the same for another year. During their regular monthly meetings last week, the Burke County Board of Education and the Burke County Board of Commissioners reappointed its current leaders to remain in their positions. Johnny Jenkins and Greg Chandler were unanimously voted by the BOE to serve as chair and vice chair, […]
A 354-acre tract of former farmland in northern Burke County is being restored to its more natural state, with the prospect of its eventual use for public recreation and education. The site was donated fee simple in 2016 to the nonprofit Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land, Inc. STPAL perpetually conserved the property by deed restriction in 2019. The property […]
This week, the Georgia Department of Public Health showed a total of 342,438 confirmed COVID-19 cases for the entire state as of Tuesday afternoon, including 7,674 deaths and 30,541 hospitalizations. On Tuesday, 1,174 newly confirmed cases were reported as well as 18 deaths and 153 hospitalizations. Locally, according to the B. Lamar Murray Public Health Center, Burke County has reached […]
The first day of public school looked very different for Burke County this year. Some students entered their classrooms while others logged in from home. Masks may have covered up many smiles but couldn’t hide a sweet moment between Audrey Powell and her dad, Willie, as she began her day at Waynesboro Primary, pictured above. Pictured below, brothers Andrew and […]
One thing is for sure — the 2020-2021 school year will be another unique, unpredictable 180 days. Last week, the Burke County Board of Education met to discuss plans for the upcoming year and came away with a number of decisions: one to postpone the start of school until Aug. 17, another to operate an A/B schedule and a third, […]
As the Christmas season is also flu season, the G. Lamar Murray Public Health Center (formerly the Burke County Health Department) is offering a simple way for folks to get their flu shots. This Saturday, Dec. 5, the department will hold a drivethru clinic from 9-11 a.m. at the office, located at 114 Dogwood Drive in Waynesboro. Vehicle occupants wishing […]
Meal delivery services to local children provided by the Burke County Public School System resumed this week.
According to BCPS Public Information Officer Amy J. Nunnally, the schedule resumed Monday and will continue through May 22, with three meals being delivered per child each day.
Meals are also available for pickup at Blakeney Elementary School in Waynesboro from 10 a.m. […]
Lakeview Restaurant, a staple in the Burke County food community for several decades, has been fully remodeled and now boasts waterfront seating. Owner Russ Drake and staff opened the doors to the public Tuesday afternoon, following a nine-month facelift that included doubling the size of the kitchen, removing the buffet/salad bar and adding special touches throughout the established, like “Kathy’s […]
Registration is now open for the UGA Extension Office Healthy Living Camp (HLC) To-Go.
On July 7, kits will be delivered to most Burke County towns, including Waynesboro, Sardis, Keysville, Vidette and Midville.
An attendee’s preferred pickup location may be selected on the registration form.
There will be a limited number of kits, so don't wait to register.
Registration will […]
The Waynesboro Police Department (WPD) and Burke County Sheriff ’s Office (BCSO) are holding free Easter events for the community. On Thursday, April 1, the BCSO will have its fifth annual Easter Egg Event from 2-6 p.m. in the front parking lot of the sheriff’s office. This year’s event will be drive-thru style, and parents may also pick up eggs […]
Burke County elected officials took their oaths of office this week, with some beginning their second terms and others vowing to serve again after a multitude of re-elections over the decades. Pictured above at left, Cynthia Kelley was sworn in by probate judge Rex Myers to serve as the new chief magistrate judge for the county. At right, Ashley Moore […]
This week, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported a total of 424,929 cases across the state, including 8,798 deaths and 35,063 hospitalizations (as of approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday). Locally, Burke County has reached a total of 1,008 confirmed positives, up 23 from last Tuesday. The website also reports a total of 12 deaths and 99 hospitalizations. We're sorry! […]
Burke Medical Center staff, Burke County Public School nurses and local pharmacist Starr Clark joined forces with the B. Lamar Murray Public Health Center to help provide vaccinations locally. Since receiving the Moderna vaccine, the health department here has administered 1,457 vaccinations, with another 420 scheduled for today (Wednesday). According to County Nurse Manager Gina Richardson, staffing is provided through […]
