Did COVID-19 Stress, Uncertainty Stall Anti-Smoking Push?
A year after COVID-19 upended life for millions of Americans, there are troubling signs that the coronavirus may have also slowed progress against another deadly health threat: smoking.
Office Supply Stores Across The Nation Offering To Laminate COVID-19 Vaccine Cards For Free
Anyone worried about damaging their COVID-19 vaccination card can go get it laminated for free at office supply stores across the nation such as Office Depot, OfficeMax, and Staples.
Now Vaccinated, Older Adults Emerge From COVID Hibernation
Bill Griffin waited more than a year for this moment: Newly vaccinated, he embraced his 3-year-old granddaughter for the first time since the pandemic began.
Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Relax Some COVID-19 Restrictions
As North Carolina’s trends continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases with 31.7% of North Carolinians over 18 having received at least one dose of vaccine, Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the state will continue to ease some COVID-19 restrictions.
Governor McMaster Says All S.C. Residents 16 And Older Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine March 31st
Governor Henry McMaster says starting March 31st all residents in South Carolina 16-years-old and up will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Clearing Up Misconceptions About The Covid Vaccine As More North Carolinians Become Eligible
Everyone over the age of 16 in North Carolina will soon be eligible for the COVID vaccine. Gov. Roy Cooper making the announcement about the updated timeline during a Thursday news conference.
The Pandemic Has Driven Millions Of U.S. Women Out Of The Workforce
According to an analysis from the National Women's Law Center, 2.2 million women in the U.S. left the workforce between February and October 2020.
Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Vaccine Timeline For North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that Groups 4 and 5 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by March 31st at the latest and all adults will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 7th in North Carolina.
AstraZeneca Confirms Strong Vaccine Protection After US Rift
AstraZeneca insists that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its U.S. study, the latest in an extraordinary public dispute with American officials.
Gov. Cooper & State Budget Director Perusse Share Budget Recommendations For North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper and State Budget Director Charlie Perusse met to discuss the Governor's budget recommendations for North Carolina on Wednesday.
BBB Issues Scam Alert For Phony Survey About Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Did you receive a text with a survey about your vaccine? It’s one of those scams that just keeps reappearing ... each time with a new twist. This time, the phony survey claims to be from pharmaceutical company Pfizer, with questions about their COVID-19 vaccine.
North Carolina Gov. To Ease Capacity Restrictions As COVID Metrics Improve
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced increased capacity limits for many industries as key COVID metrics decline.
Popular Music Venue Announces Reopening, Other Venues Following Its Lead
After more than a year of being closed, the owner of The Evening Muse in NoDa says they'll be opening May 1st.
US: AstraZeneca May Have Used Outdated Info In Vaccine Trial
Results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data, American federal health officials said early Tuesday.
People Turn To Social Media To Find COVID Vaccine Appointments
As more and more people become eligible for a COVID vaccine, finding an open appointment is becoming quite the challenge. Many people are scrolling through web pages and joining social media groups that hunt down open slots.
Got Your COVID Vaccine? Krispy Kreme Will Give You A Free Doughnut For The Rest Of The Year
Have you received your COVID vaccine? If so, you could soon be on your way to gaining a few extra pounds thanks to Krispy Kreme. The company is offering people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 a free glazed doughnut for the rest of the year.
New Germ-Zapping Robot Donated To Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department By Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers and Xenex Disinfection Services, the world leader in ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection for hospitals, have partnered to donate a LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot to the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department.
POLITICAL WRAP: Crisis at Border after Surge in Migrants and Unaccompanied Children
A crisis at the border as a major surge in migrants strains resources. Nearly 9,300 unaccompanied children were detained last month.
A Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Backfired In Some U.S. States
Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.
Fans Back for Uptown Baseball for 1st Time in More Than a Year
Spring has sprung and baseball is back in Uptown Charlotte! Saturday's college baseball game between the Charlotte 49'ers and Rhode Island was held at Truist Field. It's the first time teams have played there in more than a year.
Health Officials Say All South Carolina Nursing Homes Are Open For Visitation
All South Carolina nursing homes and assisted living facilities beginning Friday, March 19th are required to offer visitation with a few exceptions for high risk residents, health officials say.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Advise Against Spring Break Travel Due To COVID-19 Exposure
Mecklenburg County health officials announced an advisement against travel over the spring break holiday Friday due to exposure for contracting COVID-19.
Mecklenburg County Playing Catch Up With The State's COVID-19 Vaccination Numbers
The Mecklenburg County health director says she's concerned about COVID variants and is making sure vaccine distribution is equitable.
CDC Changes School Guidance, Allowing Desks To Be Closer
Students can safely sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept the usual 6 feet away from one another at sporting events, assemblies, lunch or chorus practice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
Financial Incentive For More Medicaid Draws Mixed Reaction
A financial carrot for North Carolina to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands low-income adults is raising already elevated hopes among Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and allies that the General Assembly will finally adopt it this year.
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