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Understanding how the CDC’s changed COVID guidelines could impact the start of school in the Carolinas

The CDC dropped several COVID-related recommendations on Thursday.
Students in North and South Carolina are heading back to school this month.

Coronavirus

Mecklenburg County is still considered at high risk for the spread of COVID-19.
Mecklenburg County set to end COVID-19 state of emergency on Aug. 15

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The county reached the high/orange level, up from medium, due to the continued spread of the...
Mecklenburg County has reached the highest CDC COVID-19 Community Level

Coronavirus

Mecklenburg County is seeing increases in cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and increases in...
Mecklenburg Co. in medium-risk category as COVID-19 cases rise

Coronavirus

Novant Health officials gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic during a briefing Tuesday...
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising due to Omicron subvariant, Novant Health officials say
Reinfection is the main concern for the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron. BA.5 can avoid vaccines but...
South Carolina COVID cases, hospitalizations creeping back up, top doctor says expect more cases
Reinfection is the main concern for the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron. BA.5 can avoid vaccines but also immunities from past infections. Studies show people who have had COVID-19 twice are at a higher risk for complications and hospitalization.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
Health experts say the Omicron variant B.A.5 is driving a rise in COVID-19 cases.
‘Ninja variant’ of Omicron blamed for rise in COVID-19 cases across Charlotte, N.C.
Health officials said the best protection against severe illness is vaccines and booster shots.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 5:17 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff and Sharonne Hayes
Goc. Roy Cooper announced Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper tests positive for COVID-19
Cooper is vaccinated and has received two booster shots, a news release stated.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 12:37 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The first shipment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5 arrived in...
First shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 arrives in Charlotte
The doses for this age group are much smaller than those for other age groups.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Lileana Pearson and WBTV Web Staff
COVID-19 vaccination rates for children in North Carolina ages 5 to 11 are low.
N.C. COVID-19 vaccination rate remains low for kids 5-11
Only about 4% of N.C. children 5 to 11 years old are fully vaccinated, and of those about 5% have gotten a booster.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:19 AM EDT
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By Sharonne Hayes and WBTV Web Staff
Mecklenburg County is highlighted in yellow, indicating medium transmission of community spread.
Mecklenburg County moves to ‘moderate’ COVID-19 community spread
There are safety measures the health department suggests residents follow.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 5:37 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff

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Despite low unemployment rate understaffing remains an issue locally and nationally
Despite low unemployment rate understaffing remains an issue locally and nationally
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