covid-19
COVID-19 update May 3
May 3. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,126 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 974,319 statewide since the outbreak began in 2020. A total of 331 of the 2,231 COVID-19 cases reported for April 30 were based on tests performed at Catawba Valley Medical Center between Jan. 6 and […]
Some COVID restrictions ease today, including masks outdoors
April 30. COVID-19 restrictions ease starting today, based on a new Executive Order from Gov. Roy Cooper. —Masks will no longer be required outdoors but will still be required indoors in public places. —Wearing masks is still encouraged in outdoor spaces with large crowds or where social distancing is not possible. —Limits on mass gatherings […]
COVID update: Moderna forecasts need for booster shots
April 30. With Moderna forecasting an “expected significant need for booster vaccinations in 2022 and beyond,” the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,231 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 969,752 statewide since the outbreak began in 2020. Moderna said waning immunity will impact vaccine efficacy within 12 months, while COVID-19 […]
COVID-19 update April 29
April 29. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,985 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 967,521 statewide since the outbreak began in 2020. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations increased by 20 in today’s report, to 1,137. Deaths There were 12 new deaths attributable to COVID-19 statewide, one of them in Huntersville. Testing […]
Update: First Baptist Church vaccine clinic May 1
April 29. First Baptist Church of Cornelius will hold a Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 1 from 9 am to 3 pm in conjunction with the Mecklenburg County Department of Public Health. It is open to anyone 18 and older. To sign up electronically, click here. The second shot will […]
COVID-19 update April 28
April 28. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 1,765 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. But the median number of new cases statewide during the past seven business days is now running even with the median number of new cases over the past 31 business days—in both cases 2,167—based on data collected […]
COVID-19 update April 27
April 27. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,148 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 963,771 since the outbreak began in March of last year. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations rose to 1,103, up from 1,067 on Monday. Deaths There were 23 new deaths statewide attributable to COVID-19, up 146 in a […]
During State of the State address, governor will highlight those who went the extra mile
April 26. Gov. Roy Cooper’s third State of the State address tonight will recognize nine North Carolinians for stepping up to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The past year has tested every person in our state and I have been so inspired by the resilience, innovation and support for one another that North […]
COVID-19 update April 26
April 26. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 1,334 new cases of COVID-19 statewide and 37 coronavirus deaths in North Carolina from Friday to today. Hospitalizations The NCDHHS today reported 1,067 people hospitalized statewide due to COVID-19, down from 1,145 on Friday and 1,096 exactly one week ago. Deaths In Mecklenburg […]
COVID-19 update April 23
April 23. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 2,167 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. The median number of new cases statewide during the past seven business days (2,359) is now running 12 percent above the median number of new cases over the past 31 business days (2,105), based […]
