Governor, Health Officials: No Need To Close SC Over Omicron
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says there's no need to close schools and businesses because of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Cooper Urges Boosters, Plans NC Worker Mandate Extension
Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina will keep its “foot on the gas” when it comes to getting more vaccines and boosters administered to combat COVID-19 and its recent extremely contagious omicron variant.
North Carolina COVID Percent Positive Rate Approaching 30 Percent
The Omicron variant is driving North Carolina's COVID percent positive rate to record levels. Nearly 30 percent of tests are now coming back positive.
COVID-19 Cases In South Carolina Surge To Record Highs
South Carolina health officials say the state saw a record-high number of COVID-19 cases in the first two days of 2022.
NC Prisoner With Virus Dies; State Cases Reach Daily Record
A North Carolina prisoner with COVID-19 died over the weekend.
CDC Signs Off On Pfizer Extra Dose Measures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has signed off on two measures to increase access to additional doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
Smithsonian Closing More Museums Due to Covid-19
The Smithsonian is preparing for unprecedented staff shortages in the coming weeks due to the surge in COVID-19 cases
A New Covid Treatment Is Available In Our Area
The treatment is two injections made by Astra Zeneca. It's called Evusheld, and it's meant to help immune-compromised patients from getting infected with covid.
Locations To Get A COVID-19 Test In Charlotte
With COVID-19 cases the highest in North Carolina since the beginning of the pandemic, many people are having issues finding testing sites in the Charlotte area. View for a full list of COVID-19 testing sites in the Charlotte area.
Pentagon Chief Austin Says He Has Tested Positive For COVID
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms while quarantining at home.
Increasing COVID-19 Cases Across U.S. Crippling Aspects Of Everyday Life
The United States is currently seeing an average of around 400,000 new COVID-19 cases a day.
FDA Expands Pfizer Boosters For More Teens As Omicron Surges
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge.
Twitter Bans Personal Greene Account For COVID-19 Misinformation
Twitter has banned the personal account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of its COVID-19 misinformation policy. That's according to a statement Sunday from the company.
Fauci: CDC Mulling COVID Test Requirement For Asymptomatic
As the COVID-19 omicron variant surges across the United States, top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
New Year Brings More Canceled Flights For Air Travelers
The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week. Airlines are blaming wintry weather and high numbers of sickouts due to the rising number of COVID-19 infections around the country.
South Carolinians Urged To "Safely Ring In New Year," As State Reports Record COVID Numbers
Health officials urge South Carolina residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the state prepares to celebrate the new year.
Health Officials Caution Against Large Gatherings Over New Year's Weekend
Mecklenburg County health officials say they’re concerned about large gatherings over the holiday weekend as the state sets a single day covid case count record.
North Carolina Reports Highest 1-Day Spike In COVID-19 Cases
North Carolina is reporting the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic. Health officials say the number of people visiting the emergency room with COVID-like symptoms also set a record on Thursday.
Times Square Show Will Go On Despite Virus Surge, Mayor Says
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city and around the nation.
More Cruise Ships Under CDC Investigation Due To COVID Cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more cruise ships due to new COVID-19 cases aboard.
NC Positive Tests, Hospitalizations Soar In Holiday Weekend
North Carolina health data shows that positive COVID-19 test rates and hospitalizations soared during the long holiday weekend.
Local Emergency Rooms Seeing Influx Of People Looking For Covid Tests
Emergency Departments are not the place to go for covid testing. It's what Novant Health Director of Nursing Courtney Cortes is stressing as they're dealing with an influx of patients.
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