COVID-19 & Health News

Iredell Health System Eases Visitor Restrictions, Allows Children Under 12 To Visit

Starting Wednesday, Iredell Health System is easing more of its visitor restrictions by allowing children under 12-years-old to visit.

Protests Erupt After Leak Of Draft Opinion On Roe V. Wade

Protestors informed WCCB that they are devastated and numb which led to them gathering in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday to take a stand.

Roberts Orders Probe Into 'Egregious' Leak Of Abortion Draft

Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court may be be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.

Harris Negative For COVID-19 After Taking Antiviral Pill

Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative on Monday for COVID-19, six days after she tested positive for the virus.

First Case Of Human Bird Flu Infection Confirmed In Colorado

The federal government says a Colorado state prison inmate is the first person to have tested positive for bird flu in the latest outbreak in the United States.

Operation Fan Heat Relief Distributing Fans To Eligible North Carolina Residents

Operation Fan Heat Relief will distribute fans to eligible recipients in North Carolina from May 1 to Oct. 31.

Moderna Seeks To Be 1st With COVID Shots For Littlest Kids

Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children.

Justice Dept. To Appeal Order Voiding Travel Mask Mandate

The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs.

Feds Will Appeal Mask Ruling Only If Mandate Still Needed

The Justice Department says it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.

Moderna Announces Step Toward Updating COVID Shots For Fall

Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.

CATS No Longer Requiring Masks On Vehicles After Florida Judge Strikes Down CDC's Mask Mandate

Charlotte Area Transit System announced Tuesday that mask mandates have been dropped on all of their vehicles after a Florida judge struck down the CDC's face covering requirements.

Florida Judge Voids US Mask Mandate For Planes, Other Travel

A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.

FDA Investigating Lucky Charms After Reports Of Illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it.

FDA Authorizes 1st Breath Test For COVID-19 Infection

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.

CATS Reminds Riders Masks Are Still Required On Transit Services Until May 3rd

Charlotte Area Transit System officials remind riders that masks are still required while onboard all public transit until May 3rd.

Abortion Ban After 15 Weeks Signed Into Law In Florida

Florida will soon ban abortions after 15 weeks. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law on Thursday; it goes into effect on July 1.

Pfizer To Seek COVID Booster For Healthy 5- To 11-Year-Olds

Pfizer wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy 5- to 11-year-olds.

2022 RAIN AIDS Walk Returning In-Person To Uptown Charlotte On May 7th

The largest HIV fundraising walk in the Carolinas will return in-person to Uptown Charlotte on May 7th.

AP Source: CDC To Extend Travel Mask Requirement For 2 Weeks

The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

Mask Rule For Planes And Trains Still Up In The Air

How much longer will airline travelers and subway riders have to wear face masks?

Levine Children's Hospital Annual Gala Raises Over $1.86 Million

On Saturday, April 2nd, the 8th Annual Levine Children's Gala raised more than $1.86 million dollars to benefit patient programs at Levine Children's Hospital.