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Those boosters are available at both Mecklenburg County Public Health department locations.

Mecklenburg County offering COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5 to 11

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:08 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
While the booster is now available, the number of children in North Carolina getting the vaccine is still pretty low.

Coronavirus

Mecklenburg County is partnering with MAKO Medical, a health care diagnostic laboratory, to...

Mecklenburg County partnering with MAKO Medical to open new COVID-19 testing sites

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:54 PM EST
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By Alex Giles
Mecklenburg County is partnering with MAKO Medical, a health care diagnostic laboratory, to open three new COVID-19 testing sites in Mecklenburg County.

Vaccine Team Q&A

Hours-long lines show demand for COVID-19 testing

Hours-long lines show demand for COVID-19 testing

Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM EST
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By Maddie Gardner
It’s one of the hardest appointments to find – one for a COVID-19 test. The demand skyrocketed around the holidays leading to hours-long lines and a strain on resources.

Top Story

Tuesday was the last meeting for Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris before...

At-home COVID-19 tests run out in Mecklenburg Co., leaders say mask mandate data coming soon

Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 at 2:11 PM EST
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By David Hodges
This comes due to high demand ahead of the holidays.

Coronavirus

Demand for COVID-19 testing surges as cases rise

Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 6:03 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff and Lileana Pearson
With cases on the rise, federal and state officials are urging people to get vaccinated and get tested, especially with the spread of the omicron variant.

Mecklenburg Co.

Queens University of Charlotte requiring COVID-19 booster shots for students, staff

Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 at 2:23 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
“Again, many thanks for your partnership in our collective health and well-being. You all truly embody our motto – not to be served but to serve,” the letter states.

Coronavirus

County health leaders stress getting vaccinated, tested before seeing loved ones over the holidays

Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 6:23 AM EST
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By Sharonne Hayes and WBTV Web Staff
They said rolling up your sleeves is still the best way to prevent getting sick or dying from the virus.

Coronavirus

COVID-19 percent-positivity rate above 8% in Mecklenburg County

Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 6:31 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Mecklenburg County is now even further from lifting the indoor mask mandate, which would have to fall below a 5% positivity rate for seven days.

Top Story

Charlotte pharmacist speaks about ongoing vaccination efforts as new COVID-19 variant spreads

Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 11:18 PM EST
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By Alex Giles
Dr. Martez Prince, owner and pharmacist at Premier Pharmacy and Wellness Center in east Charlotte, has been offering the COVID-19 vaccine to patients for several months now.

Vaccine Team Q&A

StarMed location open on Thanksgiving, offering COVID-19 vaccines, tests

Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 6:07 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
As of Monday, Mecklenburg County’s positivity rate was at 6.7%.
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Vaccine Team Q&A

Novant Health offering mass COVID-19 vaccination events for young kids

Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 9:23 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Novant Heath is opening select mass vaccination sites on Saturdays to give school-aged children the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine on a weekend.

Top Story

Parents took advantage of first Saturday with COVID vaccines for children

Updated: Nov. 7, 2021 at 12:43 AM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
This was the first weekend kids five through 11 could get their COVID vaccine and parents had one reason as to why they decided to wait in some lines to get their kids the shot.

Vaccine Team

‘I’ve been counting the days:’ kids 5-11 get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose

Updated: Nov. 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By Courtney Cole
Starting Wednesday the first rounds of children ages 5 to 11 were able to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine Team Q&A

CDC panel to vote on COVID-19 vaccines for young children

Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 at 9:27 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Young children may be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine as early as Wednesday.

Coronavirus

Mecklenburg Co. health leaders focusing on vaccination, ‘eagerly awaiting’ approval of shots for young kids

Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 10:53 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Mecklenburg County health officials are set to provide an update on the COVID-19 response during a virtual media briefing Thursday.

Top Story

Business owners ‘cautiously optimistic’ when it comes to COVID-19 case numbers dropping

Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Paige Pauroso
Governor Cooper held a press conference on Tuesday with some good news, COVID-19 cases are on the decline. This past month’s drop is getting us another step closer to pre-pandemic life.“People are eating at restaurants, and going to concerts, and ball games, it’s good news,” Governor Cooper said. Governor Roy Cooper talked about a “renewed sense of hope” at the press conference with the numbers to prove it. And although business owners are eager to get back to normal, some are still holding their breath.

Vaccine Team

Parents have questions as COVID-19 vaccine for young kids closer to reality

Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 8:07 AM EDT
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By Brandon Hamilton
Young children are one step closer to being eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

South Carolina

Petition circulating asking Fort Mill Schools to change quarantine protocols

Updated: Oct. 26, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
Quarantine protocols have been a topic of discussion since the first week of school when thousands of students were sent home for being a close contact.

South Carolina

150k COVID vaccines for 5-to-11-year olds making way to Palmetto state, parents weighing options

Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
Soon, the Food and Drug Administration could give the OK for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for five- to 11-year-olds. That could mean almost all school-aged children eligible for the shot and protected against the virus.

Vaccine Team Q&A

Cleveland County offering $50 incentive for people who get COVID-19 vaccine

Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 11:18 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
The Cleveland County Public Health Center announced a new COVID-19 vaccine incentive program Wednesday afternoon.

WBTV Investigates

Sources: Atrium staffing, bed shortages pose risk to patients

Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 8:27 PM EDT
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By David Hodges
Records provided to WBTV from an Atrium employee show that on numerous occasions there have been shortages of registered nurses and healthcare technicians across virtually all departments at the CMC, including critical care.

Coronavirus

‘We take ‘love thy neighbor’ very seriously’: Charlotte church still meeting virtually due to pandemic.

Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 9:49 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
Wedgewood Church in south Charlotte is still bringing its congregation together in a virtual setting.

Top Story

Charlotte business owner explains viral truck billboard is actually a pro-vaccine message

Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
A Charlotte business owner explained that a viral truck billboard is actually a pro-vaccine message he wanted to share.

WBTV Investigates

Latest COVID surge stressing hospital staff, space

Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 9:09 PM EDT
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By Nick Ochsner
Hospitals said patients are getting sick faster and staying sick longer, extending inpatient and ICU stays across the state. The result: more hospitals are reporting critical shortages of staff to serve people in need of medical care.

Top Story

POLL: Are you glad face masks are required indoors again in Meck. County?

Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
What do you think? The mandate will stay in place until Mecklenburg County drops to a 5 percent positivity rate.

Vaccine Team Q&A

Gift cards to be distributed at Cleveland County vaccination clinic Friday

Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
Gift cards will be distributed to people who get a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Palmer Grove Baptist Church in Kingstown Friday morning.

Top Story

Johnson C. Smith students sound off on campus vaccine requirement

Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 10:02 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
School administrators at Johnson C. Smith University are requiring that all students be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

WBTV Investigates

Mayors split on potential mask mandate in Mecklenburg County, decision could come Monday

Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 8:19 PM EDT
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By David Hodges
The decision to enforce a mask mandate could come to the desk of mayors across the county early next week.

WBTV Investigates

Mask mandate questions loom as Charlotte Mayor defers decision

Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By David Hodges
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles claimed she did not have the power to create a mask mandate within city limits - but a review of local ordinances and state laws reveals she does have that power.

Vaccine Team

How do I register to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
There are a lot of questions when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, how to book an appointment, and any financial costs involved.

News

You’re fully vaccinated but are exposed to the virus, what do you do?

Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Paige Pauroso
We’re on your side helping walk through all the changes that have been coming out with COVID and masks.The CDC updated its guidelines about who needs to get tested or quarantine if you are exposed to someone with COVID and the new guidance applies to those who are fully vaccinated. This comes after the COVID Delta variant continues to surge in the community.

Top Story

‘It’s not worth the wait. Get vaccinated.’: Family members urge others to get vaccinated after loved one dies of COVID-19

Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 11:47 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
Scott Jackson, 53, of Connelly Springs in Burke County, died on Thursday, July 22 after a battle with COVID-19.

Top Story

‘Do it for others’: Gastonia mayor asking for residents to get vaccinated as COVID case numbers rise

Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 12:15 AM EDT
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By Alex Giles
Walker Reid, the mayor of Gastonia, is trying to encourage more people from his community to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

South Carolina

South Carolina COVID-19 cases rising, health officials blame Delta variant, stagnant vaccinations

Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 8:03 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
South Carolina’s director of public health says the Palmetto state has seen a 58 percent increase in the number of cases in one week.

News

StarMed recruiting kids under age of 2 for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial, parents weigh in

Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 11:54 PM EDT
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By Paige Pauroso
Although vaccines are widely available, the trials for the vaccines continue and some experts want more kids to be eligible.

News

Will we reach ‘herd immunity?’ Charlotte experts, county leaders weigh in on vaccination progress

Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By Paige Pauroso
When it comes to vaccines, there were many goals public and private entities hoped for. President Biden says he wants 70% of Americans with at least one dose of the vaccine by July 4th and Governor Cooper called for two thirds of North Carolinians to be partially vaccinat

Top Story

As COVID-19 vaccination lotteries gain popularity, could the Carolinas join in?

Updated: May. 31, 2021 at 7:07 PM EDT
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By David Hodges
As the demand for vaccines starts cooling down states and companies are looking for ways to heat interest back up.

Coronavirus

Gaston County mother says daughter who has ‘long-term COVID effects’ is now vaccinated

Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
12-year-old Wednesday Lynch got her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Sunday, according to her mother, Melissa Lynch.

News

‘It’s hard to let your guard down’: Many choose to wear masks even when not required in Charlotte

Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By Paige Pauroso
Governor Cooper announced on Friday that fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear masks in most situations.But if you’ve been to a store, you might have noticed most people are still wearing them. Many say they’re still nervous to in public without their masks.“Why do you care? I’m not making yo

News

Mecklenburg County ‘meets people where they are’ to administer vaccine

Updated: May. 7, 2021 at 9:33 PM EDT
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By Paige Pauroso
Mecklenburg County says supply of the vaccine is higher than ever, but demand is lagging.More than 50% of North Carolinians have at least one dose of the vaccine. But in Mecklenburg County....it’s only 30% according to state data.Now the county is ramping up on a new approach. They’re brining the

South Carolina

Governor McMaster’s mask comments spark another debate about masks in schools

Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
The State Department of Education actually requires school districts to have students and visitors use masks within the schools and on buses.

Vaccine Team

Coincidence or caused by vaccine? OB/GYN addresses concerns about vaccine’s effect on woman’s menstrual cycle

Updated: Apr. 29, 2021 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Kristi O'Connor
Recently, there have been several anecdotal reports of women who say they noticed changes in their menstrual cycles after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine Team

VACCINE TEAM: Can I laminate my vaccination card to keep it safe?

Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Maureen O'Boyle
What to do with the card you were given when you got your shots?

Vaccine Team

VACCINE TEAM: If a person I live with is fully vaccinated, can they give me COVID-19?

Updated: Apr. 26, 2021 at 11:36 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
A person asked the Vaccine Team about COVID-19 after the vaccination shot.

Vaccine Team

StarMed teaming up with Town Brewing Company for vaccination event Sunday

Updated: Apr. 23, 2021 at 9:24 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
StarMed, an urgent care center and family medicine practice, is teaming up with Town Brewing Company to host a COVID-19 vaccination event Sunday.

Vaccine Team Q&A

VACCINE TEAM: If a fully vaccinated person is exposed to someone with COVID-19, what are the chances of getting sick?

Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Maureen O'Boyle
“If a fully vaccinated person is exposed to someone with COVID-19, what are the chances of getting sick?”

Vaccine Team Q&A

VACCINE TEAM: How do I report severe side effects I had after my vaccine?

Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Maureen O'Boyle
While severe side effects are rare with the mRNA vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer, if you do experience them you are encouraged to report them right away.

News

VACCINE TEAM: If I am fully vaccinated why do I still need to wear a mask?

Updated: Apr. 21, 2021 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Maureen O'Boyle
If so, what’s the point of getting vaccinated?

Vaccine Team Q&A

Supply of COVID-19 vaccine outweighing demand

Updated: Apr. 21, 2021 at 4:37 PM EDT
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By Kristi O'Connor
State and local health leaders say there is now a good supply of the COVID-19 vaccine. But they are noticing a dip in demand.

Vaccine Team

VACCINE TEAM: Do I need to take the vaccine in the same state or county?

Updated: Apr. 19, 2021 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By Maureen O'Boyle
COVID-19 vaccines are a federal program. You can get your shot anywhere in the country!
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