COVID-19 & Health News

North Carolina Flu Death Toll At 185, Including 2 Last Week

Two more people in North Carolina died from flu-related symptoms last week, raising the death toll to 185 with one week left in the reporting season, health officials said Thursday.

Governor Softens Order Over Jailed Texas Hair Salon Owner

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was locked up for refusing to keep her business closed.

Why Has Toilet Paper Run Out During The Pandemic?

Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Closed North Carolina State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening May 9th

Following guidance from the Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina’s state parks will increase recreational access and services beginning May 9.

Maternal Mental Health During The Pandemic

Pandemic Increasing Mental, Emotional Toll On Pregnant Women & New Moms

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. The stress of the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on pregnant moms, postpartum moms, really, moms at any point in their motherhood experience.

Charlotte Women Making Wedding Planning Less Stressful During Coronavirus

Planning a wedding can be stressful. Now throw in the pandemic, which is forcing a lot of couples to change those plan, and it can be overwhelming.

NC Attorney General Sues Charlotte Towing Company Accused of Price Gouging

North Carolina's Attorney General is suing a Charlotte two truck company, accusing it of price gouging and predatory towing. The suit claims the company towed or booted big-rig trucks delivering critical supplies.

South Carolina To Test All Residents And Staff At Nursing Homes For COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced it will test residents and staff members at every nursing home in the state for COVID-19.

Trump: COVID-19 Task Force Not Dismantling, Just Refocusing

President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force, attempting to balance his enthusiasm for “reopening” the country with rising infection rates in parts of the nation.

WATCH LIVE: North Carolina Public Health Officials Hold Coronavirus News Conference

North Carolina public health officials hold a coronavirus news conference.

Mary C. Curtis: Phase 1 of North Carolina's Reopening Plan

Governor Roy Cooper say phase one of the reopening plan starts Friday.

10 Patients To Receive Experimental COVID-19 Anti-Viral Drug 'Remdesivir' At Charlotte Hospital

Atrium Health is on the front lines of new clinical trial

Retailers Across North Carolina Are Preparing For Phase 1 Of Reopening

Girl Tribe was the first retailer to close its doors in Charlotte about seven weeks ago. Starting Friday, the boutique is allowed to open with 50% capacity.

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order To Move State Into Phase One of Reopen Plan

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order on Tuesday that will enter the state into phase one of the reopen plan.

Gov. Roy Cooper Says Phase 1 Of Reopening North Carolina Will Begin Friday, May 8th at 5pm

Gov. Roy Cooper announced that he signed an Executive Order that will begin Phase One of reopening North Carolina at 5pm on Friday, May 8th.

Health System Board Chair Resigns Over Social Media Comments

The chairman of the board of a North Carolina health care system has resigned after reports about his social media posts, including one in which he called stay-at-home orders “tyranny.”

Airbnb Says No Parties Or Events In Charlotte Rentals While Stay-At-Home Order In Effect

Airbnb says it is not allowing hosts to authorize parties or events in Charlotte area property rentals while Governor Cooper's stay-at-home order remains in effect.

New York Coronavirus Nursing Home Deaths

Another 1,700 Coronavirus Deaths Reported In New York Nursing Homes

New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

Doctors Warn Against Injecting Yourself With Botox

Local Plastic Surgeon Warns Against Doing Botox, Filler Injections At Home During Shut-Down

Lots of people are anxious to get back to their self-care routines, like hair and nails and Botox, post-pandemic. So anxious, in fact, that Rolling Stone just published an article about people so intent on getting their Botox fix, that they are buying product online and injecting themselves at home.