Workers Worry About Safety, Stress As States Ease Mask Rules
Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he manages the kitchen. Maribel Cornejo, who earns $9.85 an hour as a McDonald’s cook in Houston, can’t afford to get sick and frets co-workers will become more lax about wearing masks, even though the fast food company requires them.
South Carolina Reports 4449,151 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 7,711 Deaths, 1,170,653 Vaccines Administered
South Carolina reports 792 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths in the past 24 hours. Officials say 1,170,653 vaccine doses have been administered out of 1,611,518 vaccine doses received in the state.
Biden, Dems Prevail As Senate Oks $1.9T Virus Relief Bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
North Carolina Reports 872,176 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 11,502 Deaths, 1,179 Hospitalizations
North Carolina is reporting 2,027 new cases of coronavirus and 56 new deaths in the last 24 hours. There are currently 1,179 COVID-19 related hospitalizations in the state.
Economists Forecast A 2021 Economic Surge As Vaccine Distribution Continues
Encouraging news about North Carolina’s economy. Forecasters anticipate a roaring 2021, but it likely hinges on effective vaccine distribution and minimal COVID mutations.
N.C. Wildlife Officials Warn Aquarium Moss Balls May Contain Invasive Species
Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are warning anyone who has purchased aquarium moss balls recently that they may contain an invasive species called zebra mussels and should be carefully discarded immediately.
Governor McMaster Lifts Mask Mandate In South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Friday lifting the mask mandate inside restaurants and government buildings.
North Carolina To Offer Reopened Schools Widespread Testing
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services told education leaders Thursday it would offer charter schools and local school districts rapid COVID-19 tests for free to help control outbreaks.
North Carolina Nursing Homes Resume In-Person Visitations
After a year of virtual visitations, long-term care facilities in North Carolina are welcoming back visitors inside their doors.
Mecklenburg County Reports 97,101 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 883 Deaths
As of March 5th, there were 97,101 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 883 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents.
