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.Β 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 Chinaβs 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
Itβs 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 didnβt 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 countyβs 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
Treasury Proposal: Deliver $500B To Americans Starting April
The Treasury Department wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic threatens a body slam to taxpayers and businesses.
Mecklenburg County Commissioner, Husband Quarantined Over Coronavirus Fears
Public health director says there is community spread of Covid-19 in Mecklenburg County
City Of Charlotte Buildings To Close To The Public
City-operated buildings will be closed to the public indefinitely beginning Wednesday, March 18.
Union County Public Schools Offers Free Daily Meals For Students During School Closures
Beginning March 18, UCPS will offer free daily meals to children 18 years old and under.
Gaston County Public Health Director Orders Gyms And Buffets To Shut Down Amid Coronavirus Concerns
In keeping with existing measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services is issuing additional restrictions on local establishments to protect the health and safety of Gaston County residents, especially our most vulnerable members of the community.
Gov. Cooper: All North Carolina Restaurants And Bars To Close For Dine-In Due To Coronavirus
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper closed restaurants and bars for dine-in customers and waived requirements for unemployment benefits Tuesday following increased numbers of coronavirus cases across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House Seeks $850 Billion Economic Stimulus For Virus Response
President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus outbreak, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.
Four New Cases Of Coronavirus In Mecklenburg County Bringing Total To Eleven
Mecklenburg County has reported four new presumptively positive cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 11.
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