Atrium Health Pineville Reports COVID-19 Cluster, 59 Positive Cases
Health officials say so far a total of 59 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in a cluster at Atrium Health Pineville
Rowan County Jail Experiences A COVID-19 Outbreak
Health officials report a COVID-19 outbreak at the Rowan County Jail.
Approximately 200 Children Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 In Gaston County In The Last 10 Days
Officials in Gaston County say approximately 200 children have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days. Out of the 359 cases in children who tested positive for COVID-19 in July and August, 19% were age 0-4, 27% were age 5-10, 16% were age 11-13, and 38% were age 14-18.
City Of Charlotte Announces Mask Mandate Inside Government Buildings Beginning August 13th
Beginning Friday, August 13th masks will be required in all city government buildings in Charlotte regardless of vaccination status.Β
203 Cases Of COVID-19 Linked To Chicagoβs Lollapalooza
Chicago health officials on Thursday reported 203 cases of COVID-19 connected to Lollapalooza, casting it as a number that was anticipated and not yet linked to any hospitalizations or deaths.
Coronavirus Cases Close Mecklenburg County Courthouse
The Mecklenburg County Courthouse will remain closed for the rest of the week after a group of people tested positive for the coronavirus and dozens of others quarantine.
North Carolina Ranks 2nd Among States Interested In Buying Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards | MAP
We've all heard of students buying fake ID's to get into bars underage, but now students are searching out fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to get into class.
California To Require COVID-19 Vaccine Or Test For Teachers
California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
CDC Urges COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy As Delta Surges
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus.
Charlotte Mayor Backtracks After Saying She Lacks The Authority To Mandate Masks
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is walking back her comments about her authority to implement a mask mandate.Β Lyles was asked during a news conference Monday about bringing back the mask mandate, and while she touted their effectiveness in stopping the spread, she said she didnβt have the power to make that decision, which isnβt the case.Β
North Carolinaβs $100 Reward Offer Ignites Vaccine Interest
Interest in COVID-19 vaccines has surged in the week since North Carolinaβs governor announced that his administration would boost the financial incentive from $25 to $100 for unvaccinated residents who come in for their first shot this month.
Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival Announces They Are Requiring COVID Vaccine Cards Or Negative Tests To Attend Festival
Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival just announced they are requiring all attendees to be fully vaccinated or show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the festival grounds.Β The sold out festival is expected to host at least 80,000 people.Β Β
Boone Indoor Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect Tuesday At 5:00 P.M.
Growing concern over spread of the Delta variant is leading one local town to take action. Beginning Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. everyone in Boone, ages two and older must wear a mask indoors.
Kannapolis City Schools To Require Masks
The Kannapolis City Board of Education voted to require masks indoors for all students, staff, and visitors beginning August 10, 2021 during their regular meeting on Monday.
Cross Country Cycling Trip Now In Jeopardy After Charlotte Nurse's Bike Is Stolen
A cross country cycling trip is now in jeopardy after a local nurses bike is stolen. The Dillworth nursing couple was feeling the need for a break after working with Covid patients for the last year.Β
Pentagon To Require COVID Vaccine For All Troops By Sept. 15
The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise.
SC Governor Repeats: No Mask Requirement Needed In Schools
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday continued to urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but also repeated that whether students wear masks in class should be solely up to parents in a state where less than half the residents are fully vaccinated.
Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Worry College Officials
As the delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes. But the mandatory requirement has opened the door for those opposed to getting the vaccine to cheat the system, according to interviews with students, education and law enforcement officials.
Some In U.S. Getting COVID-19 Boosters Without FDA Approval
When the delta variant started spreading, Gina Welch decided not to take any chances: She got a third, booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by going to a clinic and telling them it was her first shot.
Town Of Boone Declares State Of Emergency, Masks Required Indoors
The Town of Boone announced a State of Emergency on Friday, that includes an indoor mask mandate, as cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 are on the rise.
Cases Of RSV On The Rise
A new warning for parents tonight...health care workers say cases of RSV are on the rise.
Iredell Health System Tightening Visitor Restrictions Over COVID-19 Concerns
Starting Friday, August 6th at 5 p.m., Iredell Health System is tightening visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital to help protect patients and staff from the rapidly spreading Delta variant of COVID-19.
Gov: SC Law βVery Clearβ In Banning School Mask Mandates
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Friday that he sees a city-enforced school mask mandate - intended to cover children not eligible for the coronavirus vaccine - as a violation of state law.
United Airlines Will Require US Employees To Be Vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a rising number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
Medical Marijuana Now Legal On Cherokee Land In Western NC
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has approved growing, selling and using medical marijuana on its lands in Western North Carolina, tribal leaders announced Thursday.
