Mecklenburg County's Mask Mandate Now In Effect For All Indoor Religious Services
County commissioners voted 5-4 earlier this month to add religious gatherings to the indoor mask mandate.
FDA Backs Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters For Seniors, High-Risk
The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and Drug Administration signed off on the targeted use of the extra shots.
Florida Makes Quarantine Optional For Exposed Students
A day after assuming his job, Florida’s newly appointed surgeon general on Wednesday signed new protocols allowing parents to decide whether their children should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Vaccinations Encouraged, Not Required At NC State Fair
People attending the 2021 N.C. State Fair won’t be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but it’s strongly encouraged, officials said.
All Outdoor Events Canceled In Kings Mountain As Cleveland County Leaders Warn Of Dire COVID Surge
The City of Kings Mountain has made the decision to postpone all scheduled mass gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to surge within Cleveland County.
Man Accused Of Trying To Defraud North Carolina Medicaid
A Georgia man is accused of conspiring to defraud North Carolina’s Medicaid program of more than $4 million through kickbacks, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
US Easing Foreign Travel Restrictions; Vaccinations Required
The U.S. will ease foreign travel restrictions to the country beginning in November, allowing foreigners in if they have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test, the White House said Monday.
Union County School Board Agrees To Recognize Quarantines For Close Contacts Of COVID-19 Cases
The Union County Board of Education held a special meeting Monday where they voted to recognize quarantines for close contacts of COVID-19 cases. This is to follow its legal obligations of reporting positive cases to the local health department.
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Works In Kids Ages 5 To 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
Chris Rock Says He Has COVID-19, Urges Vaccination
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
Biden Pitching Partnership After Tough Stretch With Allies
President Joe Biden goes before the United Nations this week eager to make the case for the world to act with haste against the coronavirus, climate change and human rights abuses.
The Latest: S.C. Schools Without Mask Mandates Get Virus Wave
South Carolina is setting records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, and new cases are approaching the peak levels of last winter.
NCDHHS Considering Legal Action Against Local School Boards Defying Covid Guidelines
The bitter back and forth continues to play out at school board meetings across the Charlotte area. The Union County School Board now plans to hold an emergency meeting Monday to address the threat of legal action from the North Carolina Health Department.
U.S. Panel Backs COVID-19 Boosters Only For Elderly, High-Risk
Dealing the White House a stinging setback, a government advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots across the board, and instead endorsed the extra vaccine dose only for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
Panthers’ Lineman Miller Still Feeling Effects Of COVID-19
Carolina Panthers offensive lineman John Miller spent last Sunday watching his team’s season opener against the New York Jets from his bed, still recovering from COVID-19 symptoms.
Charlotte Symphony To Require Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID-19 Test To Attend Indoor Performances
The Charlotte Symphony at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center announced Friday that individuals attending performances will be required to provide proof of vaccination and matching valid photo identification.
"It Is Not That We Took Hands-Off, But We Put The Proper Hands-On." --UCPS BOE Member Speaks On Covid Policy Change
Union County School Board member Reverand Jimmy H. Bention, Sr., says district officials tried to work with the county health department to shorten the quarantine period for asymptomatic students because he says state health officials are responsible for putting people in quarantine.
Fox's Vaccine Criticism Focuses Attention On Its Own Policy
A steady criticism of COVID vaccine mandates by figures on Fox News has drawn attention to its own company’s stringent rules on the topic — even from President Joe Biden.
Study: Childhood Obesity In U.S. Accelerated During Pandemic
A new study ties the COVID-19 pandemic to an “alarming” increase in obesity in U.S. children and teenagers.
South Carolina Reaches 50% Vaccination Rate As Cases Dip
Half of all South Carolinians eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine are now fully inoculated, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday.
White House Offers Nicki Minaj Call To Answer Vaccine Qs
The White House offered Wednesday to connect Nicki Minaj with one of the Biden administration’s doctors to address her questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, after the Trinidadian-born rapper’s erroneous tweet alleging the vaccine causes impotence went viral
A Group Of Doctors In Union County React Against School Board's Decision To Relax Some Covid Protocols
40 concerned physicians, who have children in UCPS, say the board doesn't have a plan in place to protect students.
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