COVID Cases Are Down in NC, But a New Variant Currently Spreading in Europe Looms
Changes in masking policies follow a drop in COVID-19 cases across the state, but they have left North Carolinians with questions: To mask or not to mask? Stock up on COVID tests? Is COVID over?
‘Incidental’ COVID Cases, Full ICUs, Plus Staff Shortages Stress N.C. Hospitals
N.C. hospitals put out public plea for people to get vaccinated, boosted, mask up, and take protective measures as the Omicron variant breaks hospitalization records.
Vaccines Become More Accessible to Farmworkers, But Many Still Struggle With Internet Access
COVID-19 was especially devastating to migrant farmworkers, crowding out some of the other health disparities the community faces. Now, a state program tries to tackle one big barrier to care that predates the pandemic: internet.
COVID-19 Infections Could Peak at 1,650 Per Day at UNC-Chapel Hill
A planning document written by UNC epidemiologists shows alarming numbers.
Quickbait: The Great and Powerful Omicron
Omicron might burn itself out rather quickly because of its rapid spread, potentially bringing the pandemic to an end sooner. Or not. Who knows.
A Look Ahead at Health In North Carolina in 2022
COVID will still dominate the news cycle, bringing with it implications for major institutions in our state, plus the Medicaid transformation rolls along, and PFAS will continue to trouble North Carolina waterways.
Year In Review: North Carolina and COVID-19
“Two years ago, I would have said that we would be beyond it by now. Unfortunately, we’re not. I’m very disappointed at overall society’s reaction to masking and public health policies. I’m very disappointed at the amount of vaccine hesitancy.”
More COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage
Positive Cases of COVID Surge Across North Carolina Following Holiday Gatherings
On Christmas Day, nearly 6,900 new cases of the coronavirus were recorded in our state.
A Dire Plea for North Carolinians to “Get Boosted Now” as Omicron Surge Looms
North Carolina could see as many as 10,000 COVID cases a day in weeks if the Omicron variant causes the surge that public health officials expect.
COVID Boosters Open To All
COVID boosters will be available in Wake County starting Tuesday.
“We Can Do Better” Says DPS Board Member Following Report That 74 Percent of School System Employees are Vaccinated
Two months ago, school board members mandated that all staff be fully vaccinated by October 31. But by early November, a little over a quarter of DPS employees are not in compliance.
N.C. Preparing to Vaccinate Children Ages 5 to 11 for COVID-19
An FDA advisory panel on Tuesday recommended the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The FDA is expected to act on the recommendation and the CDC publish guidelines as early as the end of next week.
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