covid-19
Monday’s NCDHHS report shows decrease in new cases
Sept. 21. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 800 new cases of COVID-19 statewide and four new related deaths. Today’s increase in new cases is down from Sunday’s increase of 1,333 and Saturday’s increase of 1,229. It’s also well below the median number of new cases statewide over […]
Statewide, COVID-19 deaths drop, but rate of positive tests increases
Sept. 16. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,137 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, up from 1,106 new cases yesterday. There were 38 new deaths statewide as well, but the number of new cases is well below the median of the past month (1,263) and the past […]
NCDHHS reports higher number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths
Sept. 15. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,106 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, as well as 51 new deaths across the state. The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests rose slightly to 5 percent having been under 5 percent for the past two days. However, the median […]
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has tutoring help online
Sept. 11. Did you know Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers free access to online tutors? With your library card, you can get free help from a live, online, qualified tutor—up to 10 free tutoring sessions each week. Powered by Tutor.com the service offers help for K-12 students and adult learners as well, in both English and […]
Although numbers are smaller, Mecklenburg COVID-19 trends are better than statewide
Sept. 9. By Dave Yochum. The median number of new coronavirus cases statewide during the past seven days is running 16 percent ahead of the past month, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The medians tell a different story in Mecklenburg County where the number of new cases over the past seven days is […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations still at 2-month low
Sept. 3. As the NC General Assembly passed a plan to spend another $1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds—with almost half going to families in stimulus-style checks—the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 1,656 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. It means that at least 172,209 North Carolinians have been infected with […]
Today’s report: NC, Mecklenburg new daily case trends
Sept. 3. Using John Hopkins University’s data, we compiled North Carolina’s new confirmed COVID-19 cases from Aug. 3 through Sept. 2. The state’s median number of new cases since Aug. 3 is 1,345 and the state’s median over the past seven days is 1,415—exactly the same as yesterday. It means that new case volume over […]
Safer at Home 2.5 begins Friday; gyms can open at 30%
Sept. 1. NC Gov. Roy Cooper says Safer at Home Phase 2.5 commences this Friday at 5 pm. After five-plus months, businesses like gyms, bowling alleys, museums and aquariums can open. Some of the components of Phase 2.5 include: —Mass gathering limits will increase to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors from the current […]
Gov. Cooper updates COVID-19 restrictions at 3 pm Tuesday
Sept. 1. By Dave Yochum. Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce the next phase of easing restrictions on North Carolina businesses this afternoon. If there are changes, they are expected this week. To watch the governor’s news conference at 3 pm, click here. The setting is trends around COVID-19 in North Carolina. The state’s […]
NC extends early cutoff for restaurant alcohol sales
Sept. 1. Gov. Roy Cooper has extended the 11 pm limit on alcoholic drink sales in North Carolina to Oct. 2. “North Carolina has made good progress stabilizing our COVID-19 numbers, and this order will help us continue it,” said Governor Cooper. “Now is the time to continue staying cautious and vigilant as we work […]
