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CDC signs off on updated COVID vaccine, poll shows less people concerned about virus

The shot is recommended for everyone six months and older.
FILE - Pfizer, left, and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are readied for use at a clinic,...

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FILE - Syringes with vaccines are prepared at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California...
US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

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The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for certain at-home COVID-19 tests.
FDA recalls some at-home COVID-19 tests over possible bacteria risk

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FILE - The platform is no longer labeling state-controlled media and propaganda agencies, and...
Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge

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Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to...
Honda recalls CR-Vs in cold states to fix frame rust problem
The state is ending its remaining community COVID-19 testing sites on Friday, March 31.
N.C. changing COVID-19 response as infections drop
The state’s remaining community testing sites will end on March 31.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:11 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Novant Health's universal mask requirement is being lifted.
Novant, Atrium, other healthcare systems lift universal mask requirements
They said the decision is in collaboration with other area systems like Atrium Health, CaroMont Health, Cone Health and Randolph Health.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:32 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Mecklenburg County is now experiencing a “high” level of reported COVID-19 cases, according to...
Health Department: Mecklenburg Co. experiencing “high” level of COVID-19 cases
The county already experienced a surge of cases after Thanksgiving.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 2:17 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
As many experts predicted, an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases after the...
COVID-19 infections rising again after the holidays
The newest variant is responsible for about 40% of the cases in the U.S.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:13 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Health experts are still stressing that the best way to stay safe from COVID-19 is to get...
COVID-19 cases rising in Mecklenburg Co. amid holiday gatherings, travel
It’s something health experts have been warning about all month.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:55 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
CVS and Walgreens are limiting the amount of children's medication that parents can buy.
Children’s medicine flying off the shelves as respiratory virus cases rise
On Tuesday, CVS and Walgreens announced they were limiting the amount of children’s medicines parents can buy.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 7:10 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff

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The Liberty Bank Surprise Squad spread kindness to a Bristol Police K9 so she can be protected...
SURPRISE SQUAD: Bristol K9 receives special vest
The updated vaccines should be available at pharmacies and doctor’s offices this week.
CDC signs off on updated COVID vaccine, poll shows less people concerned about virus
Health officials are advising people to stay up to date with COVID vaccines, to improve indoor...
New CDC head: 'We are going to have to continue to live' with COVID-19
Starting in October, ANEW Place's Champlain Inn in Burlington will have a new organization...
New organization to take over Burlington homeless shelter
Expert advice on digital estate planning
A new variant called Eris is largely responsible for an uptick in hospitalizations.
Doctors weigh in on new COVID-19 variant