First Case Of Human Bird Flu Infection Confirmed In Colorado
The federal government says a Colorado state prison inmate is the first person to have tested positive for bird flu in the latest outbreak in the United States.
Operation Fan Heat Relief Distributing Fans To Eligible North Carolina Residents
Operation Fan Heat Relief will distribute fans to eligible recipients in North Carolina from May 1 to Oct. 31.
Moderna Seeks To Be 1st With COVID Shots For Littlest Kids
Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children.
Justice Dept. To Appeal Order Voiding Travel Mask Mandate
The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judgeβs order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs.
Feds Will Appeal Mask Ruling Only If Mandate Still Needed
The Justice Department says it will not appeal a federal district judgeβs ruling that ended the nationβs federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.
Moderna Announces Step Toward Updating COVID Shots For Fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
CATS No Longer Requiring Masks On Vehicles After Florida Judge Strikes Down CDC's Mask Mandate
Charlotte Area Transit System announced Tuesday that mask mandates have been dropped on all of their vehicles after a Florida judge struck down the CDC's face covering requirements.
Florida Judge Voids US Mask Mandate For Planes, Other Travel
A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.
FDA Investigating Lucky Charms After Reports Of Illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it.
FDA Authorizes 1st Breath Test For COVID-19 Infection
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
CATS Reminds Riders Masks Are Still Required On Transit Services Until May 3rd
Charlotte Area Transit System officials remind riders that masks are still required while onboard all public transit until May 3rd.
Abortion Ban After 15 Weeks Signed Into Law In Florida
Florida will soon ban abortions after 15 weeks. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law on Thursday; it goes into effect on July 1.
Pfizer To Seek COVID Booster For Healthy 5- To 11-Year-Olds
Pfizer wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy 5- to 11-year-olds.
2022 RAIN AIDS Walk Returning In-Person To Uptown Charlotte On May 7thΒ
The largest HIV fundraising walk in the Carolinas will return in-person to Uptown Charlotte on May 7th.
AP Source: CDC To Extend Travel Mask Requirement For 2 Weeks
The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Mask Rule For Planes And Trains Still Up In The Air
How much longer will airline travelers and subway riders have to wear face masks?
Levine Children's Hospital Annual Gala Raises Over $1.86 MillionΒ
On Saturday, April 2nd, the 8th Annual Levine Children's Gala raised more than $1.86 million dollars to benefit patient programs at Levine Children's Hospital.Β
Appeals Court OKs Biden Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
A federal appeals court has upheld President Joe Bidenβs requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pelosi Positive For COVID-19, Was At White House With Biden
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her spokesman says.
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Northwest Charlotte
A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Trotter Road in northwest Charlotte after a racoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
US Experts Discuss COVID Boosters For The Fall And Beyond
Vaccine experts are meeting to discuss the U.S. strategy for future COVID-19 booster campaigns.
Obama Touts Health Care Law, Calls It 'High Point' Of Tenure
President Barack Obama is back at the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act health law he enacted.
Expanded Medicaid For New Mothers Begins In NC
New mothers can now receive one year of full Medicaid coverage after delivery as a new state law expanding services takes effect.
Number Of COVID Patients In US Hospitals Reaches Record Low
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020, offering a much needed break to health care workers and patients alike following the omicron surge.
The SOUL Expo To Unite & Inspire Local Wellness Community On April 30th | PHOTOS
The SOUL Expo is coming to Central Piedmont Community College Harris Conference Center on Saturday, April 30th, reuniting the wellness community after two years of COVID isolation.
