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N.C. changing COVID-19 response as infections drop
The state’s remaining community testing sites will end on March 31.
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Novant, Atrium, other healthcare systems lift universal mask requirements
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COVID-19 infections rising again after the holidays
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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
Children now eligible for updated COVID-19 booster in North Carolina
The new booster is becoming available in North Carolina following the FDA's emergency use authorization and the CDC’s recommendation.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 12:09 PM EDT
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WITN Web Team
Mecklenburg County receives updated COVID-19 booster shots
The booster is a combination of the old vaccine and a new one aimed at the new, more contagious Omicron subvariant BA.5.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:14 AM EDT
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WBTV Web Staff
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Mary Calkins
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
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