North Carolina Announces First COVID Vaccine Lottery Winners
North Carolina on Monday announced its first COVID-19 vaccine lottery winners of a $1 million cash prize and $125,000 college scholarship.
SC Officials Offer Free Testing For HIV, Sexual Diseases
To mark National HIV Testing Day, South Carolina health officials are offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases later this week.
States Hesitant To Adopt Digital COVID Vaccine Verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Wineryβs flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But thatβs not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And itβs not necessary at other City Winery sites around the U.S.
North Carolina Remains Near Bottom In COVID-19 Vaccinations
Less than half of North Carolinians eligible for a COVID-19 shot are fully vaccinated, even though there are more than 2.1 million doses waiting on shelves for residents to take.
South Carolina Governor To Sign COVID Liability Bill
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is heading to a restaurant just across the river from the Statehouse for a ceremonial signing Thursday of a bill preventing people with COVID-19 from suing businesses.
NC Draws First Vaccine Lottery Winner, But Do The Cash Incentives Work?
The first million dollar covid vaccine lottery drawing was completed on Wednesday.Β The North Caorlina promotion is part of an effort to increase the rate of vaccinations, which still trails the national average.
Vaccine Sites In 44 N.C. Counties To Offer Cash Incentives
Health officials say the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the number of locations providing $25 Summer Cards for getting the COVID vaccine.
Edge: Students Sue University Over Vaccination Policy
Students at Indiana University have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the school is violating their rights and the state's passport law.
Biden Promotes Milestone Of 300M Vaccine Shots In 150 Days
President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office.
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To Obama Health Law
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
US COVID-19 Deaths Hit 600,000, Equal To Yearly Cancer Toll
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities and allowed the country to emerge from the gloom and look forward to summer.
VP Harris In South Carolina To Push COVID Vaccination Drive
Vice President Kamala Harris visited South Carolina on Monday to kick off a nationwide push to vaccinate millions more Americans against the coronavirus as July 4 holiday celebrations loom.
Novavax: Large Study Finds COVID-19 Shot About 90% Effective
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.
Governor Cooper Extends State Of Emergency In North Carolina Until July 30th
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order on Friday extending North Carolina's COVID-19 state of emergency until July 30th.
VP Harris Making Southern Stops To Promote Vaccination
Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden administrationβs top environmental official are making stops in several Southern states to promote an intensive White House coronavirus vaccination effort.
North Carolina Ban On Down Syndrome Abortions Goes To Governor
North Carolina senators approved a bill on Thursday to bar women from getting abortions on the basis of race, sex or a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Your Shot At A Million: Gov. Cooper Announces $4M Cash And College Tuition Drawings To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
As part of North Carolinaβs effort to encourage more North Carolinians to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Governor Roy Cooper announced $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings to motivate those who have not yet been vaccinated β and thank those who have.
US Extends Expiration Dates For J&J COVID Vaccine By 6 Weeks
Johnson & Johnson said Thursday that U.S. regulators extended the expiration date on millions of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by six weeks.
Feds Accuse Charlotte Woman Of Pushing Fake COVID-19 Cure
A Charlotte woman has been accused of peddling a fake COVID-19 cure during the height of the pandemic and continuing to offer it despite warnings to stop.
South Carolina Gov Ends COVID-19-Related State Of Emergency
Gov. Henry McMaster brought an end to South Carolinaβs pandemic-related state of emergency on Monday, saying the coronavirus situation in the state had improved to the point that it was no longer needed.
Charlotte Hornets Foundation To Reach Goal Of Donating $250,000 For COVID ReliefΒ
The Charlotte Hornets Foundation has donated $230,000 so far in COVID-19 relief funds, with the foundation set to donate an additional $20,000 to meet its 2020 goal.
Healthy Headlines: Why Our Body Needs Water & How Much To Drink
Drinking water does more than just quench our thirst.Β It's essential to keeping our bodies functioning properly and feeling healthy but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.
Cooper Nearing Rollout Of Financial Perks For Vaccination
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state is nearing an announcement on further financial incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccine participation.
Local Labor Market Data Shows North Carolinians Are Still Having Trouble Finding Work Despite A Labor Shortage In The U.S.
According to the most recent data from the NC Justice Center, Mecklenburg county's employment level is 3.7% below pre-pandemic levels.
Mecklenburg Covid Metrics Steadily Decline As Employers Work To Safely Return Staff
Encouraging Covid news from Mecklenburg county leadership on Friday as key metrics continue to fall. As more and more businesses reopen, there is still some hesitancy among employees to get back into the buildings.Β
