Mecklenburg County Reports 106,095 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 928 Deaths
As of April 16th, there were 106,095 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 928 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents.
CATS Offers Free Rides On April 17th
Charlotte Area Transit officials say all rides with CATS will be free on April 17th in order to help community members attend Saturday's mass COVID-19 vaccination event at Camp North End.
NC Has 85,000 Other Vaccines For Those With J&J Appointments
North Carolina has 85,000 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines it will offer to people who had been scheduled to receive a single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday, state health officials said in an afternoon news conference.
Rising Spotlight: Count On Me Meck NC
Mecklenburg County Public Health Medical Director, Dr. Meg Sullivan, joins Rising to discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine affects pregnant women and traveling after you have been vaccinated.
UPDATE: Why Did STIs Increase In Mecklenburg County During COVID But Went Down Across The Country?
In Mecklenburg County, Sexually Transmitted Infections, like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, increased by roughly 13% from January 2020 to November 2020, according to the county health department. But during a CDC STD prevention conference, experts said STI’s took a downturn nationwide in 2020.
NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Urging COVID Vaccinations
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is partnering with Novant Health to address the hesitancy to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Charlotte Couch Concerts Are A Nation Wide Hit
A Charlotte musician is gaining national attention for his backyard concerts that ran for a full 365 days during the pandemic.
US Recommends 'Pause' For J&J Vaccine Over Clot Reports
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
South Carolina Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution
South Carolina’s health department paused distribution of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses on Tuesday after federal health officials announced they were looking into possible links between the vaccine and severe blood clots.
"Street Eats" Comes To An End In Charlotte, But Did It Pave The Way For Future Events?
It’s a sign of the times. Street Eats is no more. Last year, The city of Charlotte approved a temporary grant program that allowed restaurants and merchants in Plaza Midwood, Uptown, and SouthEnd to open up dining options on the street.
