South Carolina Reports Fourth, Fifth COVID-19 Related Deaths
As of 4:30 pm on March 24th, South Carolina currently has 342 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Crowders Mountain State Park, Numerous Other State Parks Closed Due To Coronavirus
Due to the declared state of emergency in various counties and continued crowding that does not adhere to social distancing guidelines, Crowders Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Lake Waccamaw State Park and Raven Rock State Park will all be closed indefinitely due to the coronavirus, according to the parks' websites.
POLITICAL WRAP: Trump Coronavirus Briefings; Burr Ethics Controversy
President Trump went off on a reporter last week. Are his daily briefings on coronavirus reassuring the public? And Richard Burr sold up to $1.7 million in stock just before the market started crashing.
Families Enjoyed The Outdoors During Pandemic, While Staying Safe
Many people got the opportunity to get outside and enjoy a beautiful spring day while practicing social distancing
Rand Paul Is First Senator To Report A Positive Test For Coronavirus
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the first member of the Senate to report testing positive.
Atrium Health Answers Important Coronavirus Questions
Atrium Health has experts answering questions about the coronavirus.
New York Joins California In Locking Down Against The Virus
New York state moved to join California on Friday in confining nearly all residents to their homes, as governors undertook their most sweeping efforts yet to contain the coronavirus and fend off the kind of onslaught of patients that has caused southern Europe to buckle.
UNC Charlotte Postpones Graduation Ceremony Due To Coronavirus
UNC Charlotte announced they are postponing their graduation ceremony due to coronavirus concerns.
Large Gatherings Prohibited, Restaurants And Bars Closed Across The Carolinas
In response to the fast-spreading coronavirus, gatherings of 50 or more people in Mecklenburg County are now banned. This follows an executive order that put a halt to events of 100 or more people across North Carolina. Restaurants and bars have now been ordered to close too but to-go and delivery orders are permitted.
Dr. Tony: How to Stay Healthy During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Doctor Tony shares some tips on how to protect yourself from the coronavirus.
Senators Sold Stock Before Coronavirus Fears Caused Steep Market Losses
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus pandemic.
Mecklenburg Health Officials Encourage Social Distancing Outdoors
Social distancing means cooped up and kept away. Mecklenburg county health officials are letting people know that doesn't mean you have to stay indoors.
Community Spread Continues To Be A Concern In Mecklenburg County
WCCB asked the Mecklenburg County Health Director why church's don't have to follow the federal gathering guidelines. Senior Pastor Brian Carn posted a video on YouTube, citing the Bible for why Kingdom City Church members continue to come to worship. One of the churches is in Charlotte on Dr. Carver Road.
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Plaza Midwood
A rabies alert was sent out to residents in Plaza Midwood after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Italian Death Toll Overtakes China's As Virus Spreads
The death toll in Italy from the coronavirus overtook China’s on Thursday, and infections in the United States climbed past 10,000, in a stark illustration of how the crisis has pivoted toward the West.
Humane Society of Charlotte Provides Educational Programming For Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Humane Society of Charlotte invites the community to log on to the Humane Society of Charlotte's Facebook page at 2 pm EST on Friday, March 20 to watch Storytime with Shelley and Shelter Animals.
Cleaning Companies Offer Disinfectant Tips
People are cleaning their homes, work spaces, and everything else they come into contact with to stop the spread of Coronavirus.
Tryon Medical Partners Internist Talks Coronavirus Impact In Charlotte Area
Dr. Ryan Shelton gives an update on Coronavirus testing, medical supplies, & what the virus means for kids.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: COVID-19 Symptoms Vs. Seasonal Allergies
It’s spring, which means allergy season, but concerns are different this year with people also being wary of coronavirus symptoms. Novant Health pediatric allergist, Dr. Puja Rajani, joins Rising to discuss how to best handle the allergy season for children and adults.
Celebrities Get Coronavirus Tests, Raising Concerns Of Inequality
Celebrities, politicians and professional athletes faced a backlash this week as many revealed that they had been tested for the coronavirus, even when they didn’t have a fever or other tell-tale symptoms.
More Visitor Restrictions At Atrium and Novant
Atrium and Novant are further restricting visitors at all hospitals.
Atrium Health Enhances Visitor Restrictions Due To Coronavirus
In order to help protect patients, family members and healthcare workers from the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Atrium Health is implementing additional temporary restrictions for visitors to include essential visitation only.
Gaston County Reports First COVID-19 Case
The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (Gaston DHHS) is reporting the county’s first positive case of COVID-19.
Q&A: What Does 90-Day Tax Payment Delay Mean For Filers?
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NC 2-1-1 To Provide Assistance For COVID-19
Statewide service can refer people to organizations in their community that are helping with health and human service resources
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