Vaccine Team

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.
Reinfection is the main concern for the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron. BA.5 can avoid vaccines but...

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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.

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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

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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

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Those boosters are available at both Mecklenburg County Public Health department locations.
Mecklenburg County offering COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5 to 11
The first vaccine in the study was administered Monday to 2-year-old patient Arvind Jaffa.
Atrium Levine Children’s holding COVID-19 vaccine trial for young kids
The first vaccine in the study was administered Monday to 2-year-old patient Arvind Jaffa.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:34 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
North Carolina is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases and wastewater samples over the past week.
N.C. seeing uptick in COVID-19 cases, Cooper offers incentive for state workers to get booster
The number of cases reported in N.C. went from 9,800 last week to 12,509.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 6:35 AM EDT
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By Lileana Pearson and WBTV Web Staff
N.C. state health officials have launched a campaign aimed at boosting COVID-19 vaccines and...
N.C. health officials launch new campaign to boost COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters
The agency launched a campaign called “Spring into Summer.” Leaders say it’s community-centered and focuses on vaccines for adults, teens and kids over 5.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:22 AM EDT
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By Lileana Pearson and WBTV Web Staff
In January, Mecklenburg County health leaders identified at least two positive cases of the...
Health experts keeping an eye on BA.2 subvariant; accounts for 25 percent of COVID cases nationwide
In January, Mecklenburg County health leaders identified at least two positive cases of the subvariant.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
Tuesday night’s meeting comes after Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted to end the indoor...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools making masks optional on school buses starting March 7
The policy change simply means that the choice is up to families regarding whether their students wear a mask or not.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 4:44 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Masks soon to be optional at many state agencies
Gov. Roy Cooper said due to improving trends with COVID-19, masks will be optional starting March 7th at most state agencies and facilities.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 5:10 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team

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‘Ninja variant’ of Omicron blamed for rise in COVID-19 cases across Charlotte, N.C.
Vaccinating young kids against COVID-19
Getting answers about children and COVID-19 vaccine
A Charlotte parent is speaking out after he says his 6-year-old son was mistakenly given a...
Father says child got double vaccine dose
COVID-19 vaccines for young children are available this week
COVID-19 vaccines for young children are available this week
First shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 arrives in Charlotte
COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 coming to N.C.