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Mecklenburg County offering COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5 to 11
While the booster is now available, the number of children in North Carolina getting the vaccine is still pretty low.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools making masks optional on school buses starting March 7
The policy change simply means that the choice is up to families regarding whether their students wear a mask or not.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 4:44 PM EST
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Masks soon to be optional at many state agencies
Gov. Roy Cooper said due to improving trends with COVID-19, masks will be optional starting March 7th at most state agencies and facilities.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 5:10 PM EST
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UNC Charlotte to make face masks optional in classrooms on March 7
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 7, face masks will be optional on UNC Charlotte’s campus. This includes classrooms and other academic spaces.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 3:05 PM EST
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Mecklenburg County commissioners unanimously vote to end indoor mask mandate
This goes into effect at midnight on Feb. 26.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 11:55 PM EST
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DHEC issues updated guidance for managing COVID-19 in schools, childcare centers
State health officials say the new guidance comes as the impact of the coronavirus continues to decline.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 8:41 PM EST
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Live 5 Web Staff
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ends COVID-19 contact tracing, changes quarantine protocol
Principals and staff are encouraged to prepare for the likelihood that masks soon become optional for students, staff and visitors.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 9:39 PM EST
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