Mecklenburg County Jail Confirms Its First Case Of Monkeypox
Officials discovered a case of monkeypox during a scheduled health exam
Charlotte Knights To Bring Awareness To World Suicide Prevention Day With Charity Baseball Game
On September 10th, the Charlotte Knights will hold a charity baseball game for World Suicide Prevention Day starting at 7 p.m.
Jane Fonda Says She Has Cancer, Is Dealing Well With Chemo
Jane Fonda said on social media Friday that she has cancer.
South Carolina Public Health Expands Eligibility For Monkeypox Vaccine
In an effort to protect residents at higher risk of exposure from monkeypox and to help end its spread, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is expanding its criteria for those eligible to get vaccinated against the virus.
Charlotte Area Walgreens Offering Updated COVID Boosters
On Friday, Walgreens will begin scheduling COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna updated boosters in the Charlotte area.
Stanly County Reports 1st Monkeypox Case
On Friday, the Stanly County Health Department was informed of the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Stanly County.
FDA Approves Updated Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters
On Wednesday, the FDA authorized both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent COVID-19 booster dose, which protects against all strains of COVID.
Gaston County Reports 10th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2022
A bat located in Gastonia, N.C. tested positive for rabies. This is the 10th confirmed rabies case in Gaston County in 2022.
Rowan County Seeing Uptick In COVID-19 Cases After Children Return To School
Officials in Rowan County say they are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 numbers in children ages 5 to 17 since the beginning of school on August 10th.
West Rowan Middle School Shifts To Remote Learning Due To Bacteria Found In HVAC
West Rowan Middle School will remain virtual through September 9th.
Fauci To Step Down After Decades As Top US Infection Expert
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will leave the federal government in December after more than five decades.
South Carolina Launches Texting Program For Convenient Access To DSS Services
The South Carolina Department of Social Services has partnered with the United Way Association of South Carolina to launch a new texting feature that will connect families and individuals to DSS resources through mobile devices.
Jill Biden Rejoins President After Negative COVID-19 Tests
First lady Jill Biden left COVID-19 isolation on Sunday after twice testing negative for the coronavirus and reunited with President Joe Biden at their Delaware beach home.
Judge Reinstates North Carolina's 20-Week Abortion Ban
Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
Monkeypox Vaccine Available In Mecklenburg County
Beginning Thursday, Mecklenburg County Public Health will begin administering the monkeypox vaccine to individuals 18-year-old and up who are determined to be high risk for infection.
New Scottish Law Makes Period Products Free For All
A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
Governor Cooper Lifts North Carolina's COVID-19 State Of Emergency
On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper ended the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency.
Congresswoman Alma Adams Tests Positive For COVID-19
On Sunday, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced she has tested positive for coronavirus.
J&J To End Sales Of Baby Powder With Talc Globally Next Year
Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it caused cancer.
1st Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Health Department has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the county.
StarMed Healthcare Is Offering Monkeypox Testing And Treatment
To combat the spread of Monkeypox virus, StarMed Healthcare is offering testing and treatment for the infectious disease.
London Kids To Be Offered Polio Shot After More Virus Found
Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of the city but found no cases of the paralytic disease in people.
Rowan County COVID-19 Cases Remain High
Rowan County is reporting a high COVID transmission level as more and more people are testing positive.
Health Leaders: Monkeypox, Covid-19 Cases On The Rise Across The Carolinas
Local health leaders across South and North Carolina are urging people to take precautions.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Launches COVID Safety Training Program For Businesses
Mecklenburg County Public Health has developed the COVID-SAFE training and certification program as part of a continued effort to provide education and support for businesses during the pandemic.
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