The U.S. Supreme Courtβs decision allowing states to ban abortion is stirring alarm among LGBTQ advocates. They fear that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships, including the right for same-sex couples to marry.
Many are concerned about their access to safe healthcare after the Supreme Court announced its decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday. Here is where North and South Carolina stand on the issue.
Starting this Thursday, June 23, COVID-19 vaccines will be available to children 6Β months of age and older at Mecklenburg County Public Health
Governor Roy Cooper has tested positive for COVID-19.
U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers.
A "No Swimming" advisory was lifted for a portion of a cove on Lake Norman Friday.
A leading transgender health association has lowered its recommended minimum age for gender transition treatment in teens, including starting sex hormones at age 14 and some surgeries at 15.
Caldwell County patients can new access their health records online thanks to a new patient portal introduced by the health department.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging active lifestyles and preventative screenings for men in celebration of National Men's Health Week.
A review by federal health officials says that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appears safe and effective for children under 5, the only group not currently eligible for vaccination.
Caldwell County EMS has stopped non-emergency transports from Caldwell UNC Health Care to other medical facilities.
The Stanly County Health Department is now offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits to the public.
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Mecklenburg County is reporting its 9th rabies case of the year after a raccoon tested positive in east Charlotte on Thursday.
The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has left a Raleigh hospital after being treated earlier this week for what he called a βminor stroke.β
Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5.
The Senate has approved a bill aimed at easing the baby formula shortage for families participating in a government assistance program known as WIC.
U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.
Former North Carolina Republican Governor Pat McCrory says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States β 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.
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein says heβs staying at home for awhile after testing positive for COVID-19.
The government website for requesting free COVID-19 at-home tests from the U.S. government is accepting a third round of orders.
U.S. regulators have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine booster for healthy children ages 5 to 11.
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 workerβs home.
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