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COVID-19 infections rising again after the holidays
The newest variant is responsible for about 40% of the cases in the U.S.
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COVID-19 cases rising in Mecklenburg Co. amid holiday gatherings, travel
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Mecklenburg Co. seeing surge in COVID-19 cases since Thanksgiving
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Children now eligible for updated COVID-19 booster in North Carolina
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Mecklenburg County receives updated COVID-19 booster shots
South Carolina COVID cases, hospitalizations creeping back up, top doctor says expect more cases
Reinfection is the main concern for the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron. BA.5 can avoid vaccines but also immunities from past infections. Studies show people who have had COVID-19 twice are at a higher risk for complications and hospitalization.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 5:27 PM EDT
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Morgan Newell
‘Ninja variant’ of Omicron blamed for rise in COVID-19 cases across Charlotte, N.C.
Health officials said the best protection against severe illness is vaccines and booster shots.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 5:17 AM EDT
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WBTV Web Staff
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Sharonne Hayes
First shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 arrives in Charlotte
The doses for this age group are much smaller than those for other age groups.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT
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Lileana Pearson
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WBTV Web Staff
N.C. COVID-19 vaccination rate remains low for kids 5-11
Only about 4% of N.C. children 5 to 11 years old are fully vaccinated, and of those about 5% have gotten a booster.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:19 AM EDT
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Sharonne Hayes
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WBTV Web Staff
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.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:08 AM EDT
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WBTV Web Staff
Atrium Levine Children’s holding COVID-19 vaccine trial for young kids
The first vaccine in the study was administered Monday to 2-year-old patient Arvind Jaffa.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:34 AM EDT
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WBTV Web Staff
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