A Third Of U.S. Should Be Considering Masks, Officials Say
COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States — and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking.
NC Attorney General Stein Tests Positive For COVID-19
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein says he’s staying at home for awhile after testing positive for COVID-19.
Biden Offering Additional 8 Free COVID-19 Tests To Public
The government website for requesting free COVID-19 at-home tests from the U.S. government is accepting a third round of orders.
FDA Clears COVID Booster Shot For Healthy Kids Ages 5 To 11
U.S. regulators have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine booster for healthy children ages 5 to 11.
Starbucks To Cover Travel For Workers Seeking Abortions
Starbucks says it will now offer employees enrolled in its health care plan reimbursement for eligible travel expenses when accessing abortion or gender-affirming procedures, when those services are not available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Baby Formula Shortage Fueling Spike In Milk Bank Interest
The U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest among moms who want to donate breast milk to help bridge the supply gap as well as those seeking to keep their babies fed.
North Korea Reports 6 Deaths After Admitting COVID-19 Outbreak
North Korea has imposed a nationwide lockdown to control its first acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic.
Butler High School Assistant Coach Receives Successful Heart Transplant
A Butler High School Assistant football coach is home and recovering after undergoing a heart transplant at the age of 26.
Matthews Mayor Pro Tem Spends Nine Days In Hospital With COVID
COVID cases are on the rise again as doctors say we're experiencing a "mini-wave" of infections. We're hearing from one local leader who spent more than a week in the hospital with COVID.
Local Mental Health Advocate To Host Sanity Not Vanity Event At Fitness Connection University
Learn to take better care of your mental health through fitness this Saturday, May 14th as longtime mental health advocate Fonda Bryant holds her Sanity Not Vanity event at Fitness Connection University.
Less Immigrant Labor In US Contributing To Prices Hikes
The U.S. is experiencing a labor shortage that's partly fueled by a drop-off in immigration, which ground to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic.
FDA Restricts J&J's COVID-19 Vaccine Due To Blood Clot Risk
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Medicare Program Pulled From Troubled Salisbury Nursing Home
Beginning May 19th, officials say The Citadel Salisbury will no longer participate in the Medicare program as the nursing home has failed to meet its basic health and safety requirements.
Next Battle Over Access To Abortion Will Focus On Pills
The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow in importance if the Supreme Court follows through with its leaked draft opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and allow individual states to ban the procedure.
Planet Fitness Offering Free Workouts For Teens All Summer
Planet Fitness has announced that high schoolers, ages 14-19, can work out for free at any of their Charlotte area location from May 16 through August 31 as part of the High School Summer Pass initiative.
NC State Employees Getting Extra Day Off For Booster Shot
North Carolina state employees will be getting an extra day of vacation for receiving a COVID-19 booster.
