pandemic
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 […]
CMS buses out and about with food, WiFi
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. The school buses you are seeing around town don’t necessarily mean that Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are getting back to normal anytime soon. CMS buses are delivering meals pursuant to federal food programs, while other CMS buses are being used to establish WiFi connectivity in areas with weak internet connectivity. “My […]
Letter from Hough: What teachers have done is ‘amazing’
Sept. 2. Letter to the Editor: I just want to say that what the teachers of this state have done to organize an online education for all of the students has been truly amazing. With everything going on right now, their ability to put something like this together is incredible. I want to thank them […]
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 […]
Statewide COVID-19 positive testing rate at 7.2%, down from 8.6%
Aug. 31. By Dave Yochum. Based on John Hopkins’ COVID-19 data, the median number of daily new confirmed cases over the past week is running even with the median number of daily new cases during the past month. Last week the seven-day median of daily COVID data was running 5 percent or more ahead of […]
New COVID cases climb statewide, as hospitalizations fall; positive test rate exceeds 8%
Aug. 27. By Dave Yochum. The number of new cases of the coronavirus jumped by 2,091 in today’s NC Dept. of Health & Human Services report. It’s up from 1,244 new cases yesterday and the August high of 2,008 set on Friday last week. Meanwhile, the state’s median number of daily cases over the past […]
