COVID-19 & Health News

Prison Workers Get Free Testing; Gear Going To Nursing Homes

North Carolina government is offering widespread testing or protective equipment to workers in two of the more vulnerable living settings for COVID-19 outbreaks.

Stanly County Health Department Implements Drive-In COVID-19 Testing

The Stanly County Health Department is expanding access to COVID-19 testing throughout the county with drive-in testing.

As Models Indicate Increasing Cases; State Leaders Stay the Course

One of the leading coronavirus model predictors is now indicating a significant increase in the number of positive cases in the coming weeks. This as North Carolina leaders say they’re confident in moving forward with reopen plans considering the data they have.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Gov. Cooper: Phase 2 Will Only Start If Data And Indicators Remain Stable

“Our COVID-19 decisions are guided by the data and the science,” said Cooper. “We will use the time in this phase to keep a careful eye on the data and the indicators before we are ready to announce the start of Phase 2. North Carolinians should continue to stay home if they can and take precautions to keep themselves safe.”

WATCH LIVE: Mecklenburg County Public Health Officials Provide Coronavirus Update

Mecklenburg County public health officials hold a news conference to provide updates on the coronavirus.

Going To The Supermarket During A Pandemic

My first trip to a supermarket during a pandemic was so interesting I figured I would write about it because other people could probably relate.

Charlotte Knights-Themed Masks Available For Purchase With 100% Proceeds Going To 'Knights Care 4 CLT' Fund

Knights-themed masks are now available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds going to the “Knights Care 4 CLT” fund.

What You Can Do To Stay Safe As Businesses Reopen

Local Health Expert Says Despite Re-Openings, "Very Little Has Changed" With Coronavirus

Re-opening, but not out of the woods. We can't control how fast scientists come up a vaccine, and we can't control how fast doctors can figure out how to treat the coronavirus. But as a local health expert explains: we can control ourselves, and right now, that is our best defense.

NCAE Plans On Making School Re-Entry Task Force To Help Navigate Changes

Next school year could look a lot different due to the coronavirus crisis.

UNC Charlotte Students Raise Concerns About Proposed Fall Schedule

Some UNC Charlotte students are raising concerns about a proposed schedule for the Fall semester. The plan would eliminate Fall break and include exams held as late as December 23rd.

Rare Disease Impacting Children and Possibly Related to COVID-19 Reported in Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg county reporting a possible first case of a rare illness that is showing up in children and may be related to COVID-19.

SC Senate Complains About Governor’s Emergency Virus Orders

The South Carolina Senate rebuked Gov. Henry McMaster for part of his coronavirus response, saying he should have gotten permission from lawmakers to continue the state of emergency for the pandemic over two months.

Hundreds Of N.C. Prisoners With COVID-19 Declared Recovered

Hundreds of North Carolina state prisoners with COVID-19 are now deemed to have recovered based on government health guidelines.

Atrium Health And Butterfly Network Drive Innovation In Medical Imaging During COVID-19 Battle

Atrium Health is proud to be the first major health system in the nation to put into wide practice a new point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device, the Butterfly iQ.

Mary C Curtis On Fauci Testimony And Nc Testing

Mary C. Curtis: Dr. Fauci, Other Experts Testify on Pandemic Response, Gov. Cooper Calls for More Testing in NC

The nation's top health experts issue a warning on the coronavirus pandemic. Mary. C Curtis has the latest in the fight against coronavirus.

East Charlotte Non-Profits Providing Meals For Thousands of People

Hundreds of families in their cars lined up outside of Galilee Ministries center in East Charlotte. A common scene each Tuesday since the pandemic began. Meals are prepared by volunteers who are mostly furloughed restaurant workers.

Governor Cooper: 'North Carolina Needs More Covid-19 Testing Before State Can Move To Phase 2 Reopening'

6000 tests are conducted daily in the state

CMS Will Hold Virtual Graduations, Drive-Thru Diploma Pick Up

Disappointment from students and parents after CMS leaders set graduation plans for the Class of 2020. After a district-wide survey, district leaders decided to combine two options.

Pelosi Unveils $3T Virus Bill, Warns Inaction Costs More

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, providing nearly $1 trillion for states and cities, “hazard pay” for essential workers and a new round of cash payments to individuals.

FEMA Announces Emergency Food And Shelter Programs Funding For North Carolina

Today, FEMA announced North Carolina will receive $9.3 million from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to assist nonprofits that are helping residents who are experiencing hunger and homelessness.

Fauci Warns Of Serious Consequences If US Reopens Too Soon

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, warned on Tuesday that “the consequences could be really serious” if cities and states reopen the U.S. economy too quickly.