COVID-19 & Health News

Monkeypox Vaccine Available In Mecklenburg County

Beginning Thursday, Mecklenburg County Public Health will begin administering the monkeypox vaccine to individuals 18-year-old and up who are determined to be high risk for infection.

New Scottish Law Makes Period Products Free For All

A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.

Governor Cooper Lifts North Carolina's COVID-19 State Of Emergency

On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper ended the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency.

Congresswoman Alma Adams Tests Positive For COVID-19

On Sunday, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced she has tested positive for coronavirus.

J&J To End Sales Of Baby Powder With Talc Globally Next Year

Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it caused cancer.

1st Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Lincoln County

The Lincoln County Health Department has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the county.

StarMed Healthcare Is Offering Monkeypox Testing And Treatment

To combat the spread of Monkeypox virus, StarMed Healthcare is offering testing and treatment for the infectious disease.

London Kids To Be Offered Polio Shot After More Virus Found

Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of the city but found no cases of the paralytic disease in people.

Rowan County COVID-19 Cases Remain High

Rowan County is reporting a high COVID transmission level as more and more people are testing positive.

Covid And Monkeypox Cases On The Rise In The Carolinas

Health Leaders: Monkeypox, Covid-19 Cases On The Rise Across The Carolinas

Local health leaders across South and North Carolina are urging people to take precautions.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Launches COVID Safety Training Program For Businesses

Mecklenburg County Public Health has developed the COVID-SAFE training and certification program as part of a continued effort to provide education and support for businesses during the pandemic.

Health Officials Say Back-To-School Means Time To Get Children Up To Date On Vaccines

As children get ready to head back to school this month, health officials remind families to make sure their children are up to date on all required and recommended vaccines.

Health Officials Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month In South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month by sharing the benefits of it and encouraging expectant mothers to speak with their doctors to make sure it is an effective choice for them and their infant children.

Mecklenburg County Moves To High Level COVID-19 Threat

As of Friday, Mecklenburg County has moved to the highest CDC COVID-19 Community Level.

Atrium Health Earns Multiple Honors Including Top Hospital In Charlotte

U.S. News & World Report has awarded Atrium Health with several honors including Top Hospital in Charlotte and Best in Rehabilitation.

SC 6 Week Abortion Ban Can Continue For Now

South Carolina can continue enforcing its six-week abortion ban after a state judge on Tuesday denied a request to temporarily block it amid a legal battle.

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Top Charlotte Chefs To Hold FORK Cancer Fundraiser

Eight Charlotte chefs will come together on September 29th to hold a dinner benefitting local cancer non-profits.

Woman Turns To Facebook To Find A New Kidney

Local Woman Uses Facebook To Find Kidney Donor

These days, most of the posts we see on Facebook all run together. Family, friends, birthdays, politics, pets. But one recent post caught our attention. A local mom posted about needing a new kidney.

StarMed Healthcare Offering Free At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Tests

StarMed is offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits to be picked up at its two clinic locations in Charlotte.

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre releases a statement after Pres. Biden tests positive for COVID-19.

Gov. Cooper Sends Warning About New Wave Of COVID-19

As key COVID-19 metrics increase in North Carolina and the U.S. due to the BA.5 variant, Governor Roy Cooper is reminding North Carolinians to stay prepared by being up to date on vaccines and boosters, having a supply of tests and seeking treatment if they test positive.