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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.
As many experts predicted, an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases after the...

Coronavirus

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

Coronavirus

Doctors are urging Americans to be up-to-date on their vaccines as they gather for the holidays.
Mecklenburg Co. seeing surge in COVID-19 cases since Thanksgiving

Coronavirus

Children now eligible for updated COVID-19 booster in North Carolina

Coronavirus

New vaccine boosters from Moderna and Pfizer could be in Illinois as early as next week. The...
Mecklenburg County receives updated COVID-19 booster shots
Reinfection is the main concern for the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron. BA.5 can avoid vaccines but...
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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By Morgan Newell
Health experts say the Omicron variant B.A.5 is driving a rise in COVID-19 cases.
‘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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By WBTV Web Staff and Sharonne Hayes
The first shipment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5 arrived in...
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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By Lileana Pearson and WBTV Web Staff
COVID-19 vaccination rates for children in North Carolina ages 5 to 11 are low.
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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By Sharonne Hayes and WBTV Web Staff
Those boosters are available at both Mecklenburg County Public Health department locations.
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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By WBTV Web Staff
The first vaccine in the study was administered Monday to 2-year-old patient Arvind Jaffa.
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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By WBTV Web Staff

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COVID-19 infections rising again after the holidays
COVID-19 infections rising again after the holidays
COVID cases on the rise
COVID-19 cases rising in Mecklenburg Co. amid holiday gatherings, travel
Mecklenburg Co. seeing surge in COVID-19 cases since Thanksgiving
Doctors warn to get vaccinated before the holidays
Doctors warn to get vaccinated before the holidays
Atrium Health now offering updated COVID-19 booster shots
Mecklenburg County receives updated COVID-19 booster shots
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