Rev. Jesse Jackson, Wife Hospitalized After Testing Positive for COVID-19
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, 79, and his wife, Jacqueline, 77, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement Saturday.
Western Carolina University Asst. Football Coach Dies of COVID Complications
An assistant football coach at Western Carolina University has died of COVID complications. John Peacock was an offensive line coach for the Catamounts. His fiancé posted on Facebook that he passed away Wednesday after being diagnosed last Saturday.
New Covid Metrics Painting A Grim Picture In Mecklenburg County
Covid cases and hospitalizations are all increasing with a 13.2% positivity rate.
COVID-19 Outbreak Reported At Lancaster County Schools - 102 Positive Cases, 617 Quarantined
Officials with the Lancaster County School District say 30 staff members and 72 students have tested positive for COVID-19. Forty-two staff members and 575 students have been quarantined due to possible exposure.
Clean Needles Depend On The Blue Blood Of Horseshoe Crabs
It’s one of the stranger, lesser-known aspects of U.S. health care — the striking, milky-blue blood of horseshoe crabs is a critical component of tests to ensure injectable medications such as coronavirus vaccines aren’t contaminated.
Matthews & Davidson Implement Mask Mandates Ahead Of Mecklenburg Countywide Mandate
Both the Town of Davidson and Matthews in North Carolina voted on Thursday to implement an indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status.
Landis Fire Department Temporarily Shuts Down Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
The Landis Fire Department has decided to temporarily suspend operations after several members of the department contracted COVID-19.
Mecklenburg County Approves Countywide Mask Mandate To Take Effect On Aug. 28
Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris says 50 percent of the county's population is vaccinated. The mask mandate is in effect because of the percent positives, hospitalizations and cases continuing to head in the wrong direction.
Indoor Mask Mandate For City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Officially In Effect
On August 18th at 5pm, an indoor mask mandate will go into effect in the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
AP Source: Biden To Require Vaccines For Nursing Home Staff
The Biden administration will move to require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
US Health Officials Call For Booster Shots Against COVID-19
U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Tests Positive For COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released from his office.
South Carolina Reports 545,625 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 8,916 Deaths, 2,326,831 Vaccines Administered
South Carolina reports 1,991 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths in the past 24 hours. Officials say 2,326,831 vaccine doses have been administered out of 4,139,360 vaccine doses received in the state.
Medically At-Risk North Carolinians Can Get Third COVID Shot
North Carolina health officials said Monday that medically vulnerable residents with certain health conditions can get an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine, though some have already had a third Pfizer or Moderna shot after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it last week.
Will Boosters Lead to More Vaccinations?
Warning of tough days ahead with surging COVID-19 infections, the director of the National Institutes of Health said Sunday the U.S. could decide in the next couple weeks whether to offer coronavirus booster shots to Americans this fall.
Virus Claims More Young Victims As Deaths Climb Yet Again
The COVID-19 death toll has started soaring again as the delta variant tears through the nation’s unvaccinated population and fills up hospitals with patients, many of whom are younger than during earlier phases of the pandemic.
U.S. Allows Extra COVID Vaccine Doses For Some. Now What?
Americans at high risk from COVID-19 because of severely weakened immune systems are now allowed to get a third vaccination in hopes of better protection, a policy change endorsed Friday by influential government advisers.
What To Do If You Lose Or Damage Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card
It's vital for vaccinated people to keep up with their vaccine card now that many cities are requiring proof of vaccination for attending events, dining at restaurants, traveling and much more. However, what happens if you lose your card?
Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte Cancels Remaining ROCK OF AGES Performances And HEAD OVER HEELS Production Due To COVID
The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte says they are cancelling the remaining performances of ROCK OF AGES and their production of HEAD OVER HEELS after some vaccinated members of their team tested positive for COVID-19.
Coroner: 16-Year-Old Dies Due To COVID-19 In Lancaster County
A 16-year-old from Lancaster County died due to COVID-19 complications Thursday, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Jennifer Collins.
How The Delta Variant Is Changing The Fitness Industry
An industry devastated by the pandemic, slowly recovering, is now preparing for the potential impacts of the Delta variant surge. The fitness industry, like many others, had to adapt.
Gaston County Announces Indoor Mask Mandate For All Employees
Beginning Friday, August 13th an indoor mandatory mask mandate will be put into place for all Gaston County employees regardless of vaccination status.
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.
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