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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.
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Mecklenburg County set to end COVID-19 state of emergency on Aug. 15
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Mecklenburg County has reached the highest CDC COVID-19 Community Level
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Mecklenburg Co. in medium-risk category as COVID-19 cases rise
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising due to Omicron subvariant, Novant Health officials say
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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Morgan Newell
‘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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Sharonne Hayes
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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WBTV Web Staff
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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Lileana Pearson
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WBTV Web Staff
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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Sharonne Hayes
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WBTV Web Staff
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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