COVID-19 & Health News

We're Getting A Closer Look At How Schools Across North Carolina Will Operate In The Fall

The State Board of Education approved new operational guidance Thursday.

People Attending Protests Urged to Get COVID-19 Test

North Carolina state and local leaders urging people who may have taken part in a protest or mass gathering to get tested for COVID-19.

Mecklenburg County Detention Center Reports Positive COVID-19 Cases

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office announced that the Mecklenburg County Detention Center has reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 in their detention population.

Moderna On Track For Large COVID-19 Vaccine Test In July

The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. is on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if it really can fend off the coronavirus, its manufacturer announced Thursday — a long-awaited step in the global vaccine race.

Local Leaders Encourage Protesters to Get Tested for COVID-19

Local leaders are encouraging people who have participated in recent protests to get tested for COVID-19. It comes as Mecklenburg County sees an increase in the percentage of tests coming back positive.

NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, June 7, 2020

NASCAR Set To Allow Fans Back At Miami And Talladega Races

NASCAR is set to allow fans back at the track for races this month at Florida's Homestead-Miami Speedway and Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway. All fans will be screened before entering and required to wear face coverings, among other revised protocols.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Gov. Cooper Says Coronavirus Metrics Are Going In The Wrong Direction

Gov. Roy Cooper says coronavirus metrics are going in the wrong direction. North Carolina COVID-19 stats show there are currently 739 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus, the highest day of hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic.

NCHSAA To Allow Sports To Resume On June 15 With Phased Approach

The North Carolina High School Athletics Association has announced its decision to lift its current dead period on June 15 and allow sports to resume.

"This is not over. We are not done. We have a long way to go."--Experts Warn Coronavirus Is Still A Concern

There are more than 33,200 known coronavirus cases statewide. Mecklenburg still has the most cases in the state with 5,057. North Carolina is also reporting a record high for hospitalizations, with 717 people currently hospitalized statewide.

NCDHHS Reports First COVID-19 Pediatric Death In North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19-associated pediatric death in North Carolina.

COVID-19 Order Directs Efforts To Fix N.C. Racial Disparity

Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday unveiled a state commission and other initiatives to address socioeconomic and health disparities for African Americans and Latinos in North Carolina underscored since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fourth COVID-19 Outbreak Identified At Senior Living Facility In Catawba County

Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Brookdale Senior Living – Falling Creek, where 2 residents have tested positive for the virus.

Parts of Republican National Convention Could Remain in Charlotte

Organizers indicate parts of the Republican National Convention could remain in Charlotte, despite President Trump's tweets about moving it to another city. The parties involved in the contract will meet on Thursday.

Bill Earmarks $300M More COVID-19 Funds For N.C. Government

North Carolina legislators want to make available another $300 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration to cover additional government expenses incurred due to the virus.

RNC Organizers Plan to Visit Alternative Host Cities

Organizers of the Republican National Convention say they will begin visiting alternative host cities. It comes as Governor Roy Cooper says he can't guarantee a full-scale convention in Charlotte this August.

Shut Down Unlikely Even As South Carolina Virus Cases Rise

There are plenty of signs in the statistics that South Carolina is seeing a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state.

RNC Sets Wednesday Deadline For Response On NC Convention

The Republican National Committee says it wants to hear from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper by Wednesday on whether the state can fully accommodate the party’s national convention in August this summer.

President Trump: U.S. Cuts World Health Organization Ties Over Virus Response

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.

RNC Responds To NC's Top Doc's Request For Written Plans: No Physical Distancing, No Masks

The Republican National Committee has responded to a letter from North Carolina's top doctor. Dr. Mandy Cohen asked the RNC to submit written plans that detail options that can be put into place depending on where Charlotte is in August in terms of the pandemic.