South Carolinians Urged To "Safely Ring In New Year," As State Reports Record COVID Numbers
Health officials urge South Carolina residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the state prepares to celebrate the new year.
Health Officials Caution Against Large Gatherings Over New Year's Weekend
Mecklenburg County health officials say theyβre concerned about large gatherings over the holiday weekend as the state sets a single day covid case count record.Β
North Carolina Reports Highest 1-Day Spike In COVID-19 Cases
North Carolina is reporting the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic. Health officials say the number of people visiting the emergency room with COVID-like symptoms also set a record on Thursday.
Times Square Show Will Go On Despite Virus Surge, Mayor Says
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city and around the nation.
More Cruise Ships Under CDC Investigation Due To COVID Cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more cruise ships due to new COVID-19 cases aboard.
NC Positive Tests, Hospitalizations Soar In Holiday Weekend
North Carolina health data shows that positive COVID-19 test rates and hospitalizations soared during the long holiday weekend.
Local Emergency Rooms Seeing Influx Of People Looking For Covid Tests
Emergency Departments are not the place to go for covid testing. It's what Novant Health Director of Nursing Courtney Cortes is stressing as they're dealing with an influx of patients.
NC Chief On Leave After Telling Officers About False Vax Cards
A police chief in a small North Carolina town has been placed on unpaid leave because he reportedly told officers about a βclinicβ where they could get COVID-19 vaccination cards without actually being vaccinated.
US Officials Recommend Shorter COVID Isolation, Quarantine
U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine.
Panthers Send Players Home After 6 More Positive COVID Tests
The Carolina Panthers have sent all of their players home from Bank of America Stadium after six more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
US Lifted Omicron-Linked Travel Ban On Southern Africa
The U.S. has lifted the travel restrictions on eight southern African countries. The restrictions were imposed to try to blunt the spread of the COVID omicron variant.
Flight Cancellations Continue Due To Bad Weather, Sick Crews
Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday, with major U.S. airlines each canceling dozens of flights.
3 Members Of K-Pop Sensation BTS Diagnosed With COVID-19
Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad.
Long Lines At Covid Testing Sites Ahead Of Christmas Day
A day before Christmas celebrations and for many, the day was spent sitting in long lines awaiting a Covid test before gathering with family.Β
State Sees Jump Of 2,000 New Coronavirus Cases In One Day
The last report on coronavirus cases before the Christmas holiday shows that there was a jump of 2,000 new cases in one day in North Carolina.
New Year's Eve In Times Square Still On, With Smaller Crowd
Revelers will still ring in the new year in New Yorkβs Times Square next week, there just wonβt be as many as usual under new COVID-19 restrictions.
Lenoir-Rhyne Latest N.C. School To Require Boosters For Students & Staff
Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory is the latest N.C. school requiring all students, staff and faculty to get the COVID-19 booster before returning to campus in the Spring.
U.S. Adds Merck Pill As 2nd Easy-To-Use Drug Against COVID-19
U.S. regulators have authorized a second pill against COVID-19, an antiviral drug from Merck that may help blunt the wave of infections driven by the omicron variant.
At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits No Longer Available At Mecklenburg County Libraries
Due to high demand ahead of the holidays and nationwide supply chain issues, officials say COVID-19 at-home test kits will no longer be available at Mecklenburg County library locations.
Pause On Student Loan Payments Is Extended Through May 1st
Payments on federal student loans will remain paused through May 1st, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.
Secret Service: Nearly $100B Stolen In Pandemic Relief Funds
The U.S. Secret Service says nearly $100 billion has been stolen from COVID-19 relief programs set up to help businesses and people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
With Christmas Just Days Away, Experts Worry About Omicron COVID Variant
With Christmas just days away, health experts worry about how contagious the new Omicron COVID variant is. 90 percent of new cases in the Southeast are now being caused by Omicron, according to the CDC.
AP Source: NHL To Withdraw From Olympics After COVID Surge
NHL players will not take part in the Winter Olympics after all. A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the league is going to withdraw from the Beijing Olympics after its regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks.
Long Lines At StarMed for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines: What You Need To Know
Long lines wrapped around the entire building at the Tuckaseegee location may detour people from getting their COVID-19 testing done but CEO says don't be alarmed, they're moving fast! If you need a COVID-19 test, vaccine or booster, here's what you need to know.
Biden To Pledge 500M Free COVID-19 Tests To Counter Omicron
President Joe Biden plans to deliver 500 million free COVID-19 tests to Americans, increase support for hospitals and expand the availability of vaccines to confront a winter surge of coronavirus cases driven by the fast-spreading omicron variant.
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