South Carolina Agency To Distribute Free Home COVID-19 Tests
South Carolina's public health agency plans to start handing out thousands of free coronavirus tests kits for residents to use at home.
Nation's Largest Abortion Protest Could Be Last Under Roe
Thousands of anti-abortion protesters are rallying in the nation’s capital Friday with a growing sense of momentum about the prospects this year of a sweeping rollback of abortion rights.
NCDHHS Requests Federal Assistance As Hospitals Struggle With Record COVID-19 Cases
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is requesting federal assistance as the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 is sending record numbers of people to hospitals, straining capacity in the state.
Icy Weather Prompts StarMed Healthcare To Close Outdoor COVID-19 Testing Locations
StarMed Healthcare will close all but two of its outdoor testing locations on Friday due to the expected winter weather.
White House Soft-Launches COVID-19 Test Request Website
The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially launch.
Hong Kong To Kill 2,000 Animals After Hamsters Get COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected.
BBB Scam Alert: Getting A COVID-19 Test? Make Sure The Testing Site Is Real
This winter’s spike in COVID-19 cases has more people than ever looking for tests. This has given rise to a new con: phony websites and suspicious in-person testing sites used to collect personal and insurance information.
Expect More Worrisome Variants After Omicron, Scientists Say
Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind spread across the globe practically ensures it won’t be the last worrisome coronavirus variant. So they urge wider vaccination now while today's shots are still effective.
Catawba County Schools Implement Mask Mandate Beginning January 18th
Masks will be required in all Catawba County Schools beginning Tuesday, January 18th, according to the school board.
Winter Storm Prompts StarMed Healthcare To Close Outdoor COVID-19 Testing Sites
StarMed Healthcare will close almost all of its outdoor COVID-19 testing sites on Sunday due to the expected winter storm.
Super Bowl Organizers Say Game Is Staying In Inglewood
Both NFL officials and local organizers say the championship game isn’t leaving the Los Angeles area.
New Mental Health Exhibit Opening At The Discovery Place In Charlotte
Discovery Place Science is proud to present the new, interactive Mental Health: Mind Matters exhibition coming to Charlotte January 29th.
Supreme Court Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Rule For Businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Biden To Double Free COVID Tests, Add N95s, To Fight Omicron
President Joe Biden says the government plans to double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans.
Army Ups Bonuses For Recruits To $50K, As COVID Takes Toll
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
Trump Slams Politicians Who Won't Say They Got Booster Shots
Former President Donald Trump says politicians who refuse to say whether they’ve received COVID-19 booster shots are “gutless.”
Rowan County Officials Say COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise At Disturbing Rate
In the last 14 days, Rowan County officials have reported 3,035 active COVID-19 cases, with an average of 248 new cases per day. The positivity rate is at 31%, according to a news release.
Cabarrus County Schools to Require Masks Starting Wednesday
The Cabarrus County School Board voted 4-3 on Monday night to reinstate its mask mandate.
CMS Reports A Positive Covid Spike For Staff, But Some Teachers Say The Infection Rate Is Even Higher
CMS says 1,029 teachers were absent on Friday. They filled 400 of those spots with substitutes.
CMS Releases COVID-19 Case Numbers For Students And Staff
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released the latest COVID-19 numbers for students and staff. From January 3rd through January 9th, CMS says 1,249 students and 615 staff tested positive for COVID-19. There are an additional 1,982 students and 689 staff quarantined.
Cabarrus Arena Opening for COVID-19 Testing Today
The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord is opening a mass COVID-19 testing site this week. Truecare Pharmacy will be offering same-day, free antigen testing Monday and Tuesday.
Mother Charged After Son Found In Trunk At COVID Test Site
A Houston mother was charged after authorities allege she placed her 13-year-old son in the trunk of her car to isolate him after he tested positive for COVID-19, then took him to a drive-thru testing site.
Omicron Explosion Spurs Nationwide Breakdown Of Services
The explosion in omicron-fueled coronavirus infections has caused a breakdown in basic functions and services across America.
Local Covid Cases, Hospitalizations Rise; Deaths Decline
Pandemic key metrics are hitting record highs this week as cases and hospitalizations rise. Meanwhile, people dying from Covid is on the decline, according to health officials.
CDC: Wait Time For Moderna COVID-19 Booster Shortened To 5 Months
The FDA now authorizes and the CDC recommends individuals who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a booster dose five months after their last dose.
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