COVID-19 & Health News

Flu Cases Rise Among Kids

Flu cases are on the rise among kids in the Charlotte area, as hospitals across the country deal with three respiratory illnesses at once: flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19.

Veterinarians Reporting "Outbreak" Of Canine Influenza Virus, Cough Usually First Symptom

Veterinarians around Charlotte are reporting thousands of cases of a new strain of Canine Influenza Virus. The first symptom is often a cough.

Rise In Respiratory Infections Forces Two Stanly Co. Schools To Close

Two Stanly County schools will be closed until November 1 due to a rise in respiratory illnesses among students.

CMS Leaders Put National Report Card Scores Into Perspective

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders are reacting to a national report card that showed record low test scores in math and reading.

Charlotte Hornets Players Bring Halloween To Hospitalized Children

Charlotte Hornets players Cody Martin and Mason Plumlee brought Halloween gift bags and treats to the children at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital.

New CDC Flu Data Shows A Slight Uptick In North Carolina Flu Infections

Despite warnings that its going to be a bad flu season, North Carolina's flu season is off to a slow start.

The Masks We Wear When Stressed & Their Frightening Effects

Masking our stress can have some frightening effects on our body.

School Staff Report Sewage Overflow Near Eastway Middle School

A blockage of wipes and paper towels is being blamed for sewage overflow in East Charlotte

White House Hosts Local Officials, Touts Impact of Policies

The White House has a new effort to show local governments what it can do for their communities, hosting North Carolina officials to highlight funding opportunities and hear firsthand how coronavirus relief, infrastructure dollars and other policies are faring locally.

How to get a Student Loan Refund if you Paid During Pandemic

When President Joe Biden announced a plan to forgive student loan debt, many borrowers who kept making payments during the pandemic wondered if they’d made the right choice.

France To Open Debate On Legalizing Assisted Suicide

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a national debate on end-of-life options that will include exploring the possibility of legalizing assisted suicide.

Rowan County Now Offering Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters

Rowan County Public Health is now offering bivalent boosters following the CDC's decision to approve the new, updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets both the BA.4 or BA.5 strains, which currently make up 99 percent of all new cases in the U.S.

Stone Age Skeleton Missing Foot May Show Oldest Amputation

The 31,000-year-old skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveal the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.

Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Caldwell County

Caldwell County is reporting its second confirmed rabies case of the year after a skunk tested positive for the virus on Tuesday.

Monkeypox Discovered In Meck County Jail

Mecklenburg County Jail Confirms Its First Case Of Monkeypox

Officials discovered a case of monkeypox during a scheduled health exam

Charlotte Knights To Bring Awareness To World Suicide Prevention Day With Charity Baseball Game

On September 10th, the Charlotte Knights will hold a charity baseball game for World Suicide Prevention Day starting at 7 p.m.

Jane Fonda Says She Has Cancer, Is Dealing Well With Chemo

Jane Fonda said on social media Friday that she has cancer.

South Carolina Public Health Expands Eligibility For Monkeypox Vaccine

In an effort to protect residents at higher risk of exposure from monkeypox and to help end its spread, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is expanding its criteria for those eligible to get vaccinated against the virus.