WATCH LIVE: Mecklenburg County Public Health Officials Provide Coronavirus Update
Mecklenburg County public health officials hold a news conference to provide updates on the coronavirus.Β Β
Going To The Supermarket During A Pandemic
My first trip to a supermarket during a pandemic was so interesting I figured I would write about it because other people could probably relate.
Charlotte Knights-Themed Masks Available For Purchase With 100% Proceeds Going To 'Knights Care 4 CLT' Fund
Knights-themed masks are now available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds going to the βKnights Care 4 CLTβ fund.
Local Health Expert Says Despite Re-Openings, "Very Little Has Changed" With Coronavirus
Re-opening, but not out of the woods. We can't control how fast scientists come up a vaccine, and we can't control how fast doctors can figure out how to treat the coronavirus. But as a local health expert explains: we can control ourselves, and right now, that is our best defense.
NCAE Plans On Making School Re-Entry Task Force To Help Navigate Changes
Next school year could look a lot different due to the coronavirus crisis.
UNC Charlotte Students Raise Concerns About Proposed Fall Schedule
Some UNC Charlotte students are raising concerns about a proposed schedule for the Fall semester. The plan would eliminate Fall break and include exams held as late as December 23rd.
Rare Disease Impacting Children and Possibly Related to COVID-19 Reported in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg county reporting a possible first case of a rare illness that is showing up in children and may be related to COVID-19.
SC Senate Complains About Governorβs Emergency Virus Orders
The South Carolina Senate rebuked Gov. Henry McMaster for part of his coronavirus response, saying he should have gotten permission from lawmakers to continue the state of emergency for the pandemic over two months.
Hundreds Of N.C. Prisoners With COVID-19 Declared Recovered
Hundreds of North Carolina state prisoners with COVID-19 are now deemed to have recovered based on government health guidelines.
Atrium Health And Butterfly Network Drive Innovation In Medical Imaging During COVID-19 Battle
Atrium Health is proud to be the first major health system in the nation to put into wide practice a new point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device, the Butterfly iQ.
Mary C. Curtis: Dr. Fauci, Other Experts Testify on Pandemic Response, Gov. Cooper Calls for More Testing in NC
The nation's top health experts issue a warning on the coronavirus pandemic. Mary. C Curtis has the latest in the fight against coronavirus.
East Charlotte Non-Profits Providing Meals For Thousands of People
Hundreds of families in their carsΒ lined up outside of Galilee Ministries centerΒ in East Charlotte. A common scene each Tuesday since the pandemic began. Meals are prepared by volunteers who are mostly furloughed restaurant workers.
Governor Cooper: 'North Carolina Needs More Covid-19 Testing Before State Can Move To Phase 2 Reopening'
6000 tests are conducted daily in the state
CMS Will Hold Virtual Graduations, Drive-Thru Diploma Pick Up
Disappointment from students and parents after CMS leaders set graduation plans for the Class of 2020. After a district-wide survey, district leaders decided to combine two options.
Pelosi Unveils $3T Virus Bill, Warns Inaction Costs More
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, providing nearly $1 trillion for states and cities, βhazard payβ for essential workers and a new round of cash payments to individuals.
FEMA Announces Emergency Food And Shelter Programs Funding For North Carolina
Today, FEMA announced North Carolina will receive $9.3 million from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to assist nonprofits that are helping residents who are experiencing hunger and homelessness.Β
Fauci Warns Of Serious Consequences If US Reopens Too Soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the governmentβs top infectious disease expert, warned on Tuesday that βthe consequences could be really seriousβ if cities and states reopen the U.S. economy too quickly.
Twitter To Start Labeling Misleading Information About COVID-19
Twitter tries to slow down the spread of false information about the coronavirus with a new feature.
Two Charlotte Small Businesses Owners Are Giving Back Despite Struggling During The Coronavirus Crisis
They're feeding hundreds of people each week.
Mecklenburg County, Businesses Leaders Consider Making Face Masks Required in Stores
Mecklenburg county leaders pushing for retail workers and customers to wear masks when inside of stores at all times.Β
Health Experts Watching to See Impact of Phase One Reopening
North Carolina is just a couple of days into phase one of reopening. Health experts are watching to see what impact business reopenings will have on the number of coronavirus cases in our area.
South Carolina Governor Says Gyms, Barber Shops, Pools, And Other Businesses Can Reopen On May 18th
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools will be able to open in a limited capacity on Monday, May 18.
DHEC Expands Contact Tracing To Support Wider COVID-19 Testing Efforts
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says it has hired more than 1,800 contact tracers to support the stateβs ongoing COVID-19 response efforts.
NC Families To Receive Enhanced Benefits In May To Ensure Food Access
To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily increasing benefits for May 2020 to currentΒ Food and Nutrition ServicesΒ (FNS) recipients in North Carolina.
POLITICAL WRAP: WH Staffer Tests Positive for Coronavirus; Latest on Michael Flynn
The Trump administration's push to reopen is rattled as new cases hit close to home. And Vice President Mike Pence says he'd be "happy" to see Michael Flynn back in the administration.
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