Latest Hospital Capacity In Charlotte Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Charlotte

Households in Charlotte can order up to four free rapid antigen coronavirus tests beginning today.

2 New Mass COVID Testing Sites Open In Charlotte Region

Both locations hope to offer people an additional option to get tested.

StarMed Reopens COVID Testing, Vaccinations As Ice Melts

All locations were closed Monday but those that can safely operate Tuesday are reopening.

10M COVID Tests Monthly To U.S. Schools: What It Means In NC

The White House approved 10 million additional free COVID-19 tests per month to keep NC and other U.S. students in the classrooms.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Charlotte Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

StarMed Addresses Delays In COVID-19 Testing Results

The company is contracting with another company and experienced thousands of delays.

Carolinas Face 'Dire' Blood Shortage, All Blood Types Needed ASAP

At one point recently, the Red Cross had less than a one-day supply of critical blood types.

Lung Association Urges Charlotte to Take the Stairs

American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb pairs fitness with philanthropy for lung diseases including COVID-19, asthma and lung cancer

Latest Hospital Capacity In Charlotte Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Mecklenburg County.

Avoid Charlotte ERs For COVID Tests, Try These 3 Options Instead

Emergency rooms are asking the public to please get COVID tested outside of the ER itself.

COVID Test Provider Asks Public To Stop Berating Their Staff

StarMed has been bearing the brunt of mass rapid testing in the Charlotte region and has asked people to stop threatening its staff.

UNC Charlotte Will Teach Virtually Until At Least January 24th

UNC Charlotte made the decision recently to start classes virtually due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

StarMed Healthcare Delays COVID Testing Due To Winter Weather

The poor conditions are delaying the opening of StarMed testing sites.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Charlotte Area

Here are updated numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Mecklenburg County.

CDC Slashes Omicron Estimates: See Latest North Carolina Cases

North Carolina is part of the southeast region and here, omicron does account for most new cases.

New Year's Eve Events Canceled Due To Spike In Omicron Variant

Several Charlotte venues have decided not to host New Year's Eve 2022 bashes due to the rise in COVID -19 cases.

Easy Tips To Eat Healthy Over The Christmas Holidays

We spoke to a registered dietitian about easy and realistic ways to make healthy choices when it's so hard to do!

Dangerous Toys: What To Watch Out For On Christmas Morning

Children are injured on Christmas every year, so take a couple steps to prevent a Christmas calamity.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Charlotte Area

Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County.

Free COVID Tests Available At Mecklenburg County Libraries

The free COVID tests are a big help to people who can't afford over-the-counter tests.

Omicron Cases Explode In North Carolina: See Latest CDC Data

Omicron now makes up the majority of COVID-19 infections in the southeastern United States including North Carolina.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Charlotte

Boosters available in Charlotte help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Hospital Capacity In Charlotte Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

Coronavirus Cases Up 8 Percent Recently In Mecklenburg County: CDC

Mecklenburg County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

North Carolina Suffers First Flu Death Of 2021-2022 Flu Season

The numbers in 2020 were historically low, but they have ramped back up this year as people get back out and about.

When Will COVID-19 Pills Be Available In North Carolina?

Pills from Merck and Pfizer, which limit the severity of coronavirus illnesses, are moving through the regulatory process.

Novant Health Offering Pfizer Boosters For 16 And 17-year-olds

16 and 17-year-olds can only get Pfizer.

NC's First Confirmed Omicron Case Found In UNC Charlotte Student

BREAKING: The university's sequencing program identified​ the positive omicron test, Mecklenburg County Public Health says​.

StarMed Is Donating 50 Meals Per COVID-19 Booster Shot Given

StarMed is working on helping people for the holidays along with providing booster shots.

Mecklenburg County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Mecklenburg County.

Charlotte Doctor Offers Realistic COVID-19 Thanksgiving Advice

Dr. David Priest at Novant Health says you have to gauge your risk and the risk of those around you to make smart decisions.

$300,000 A Month COVID Hotel Closing Because No One Is There

Charlotte's COVID hotel is closing down in December because it costs a lot of money to serve few people.

Mask Mandate End In Question As COVID Cases Tick Above Threshold

The magic number is 5 percent... and while things were looking positive, there's been a setback.

Mecklenburg County Mask Mandate Could End this Month

The mask mandate has criteria set that once met, will allow the policy to expire as soon as this month.

Mecklenburg County Shows Moderate Risk In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Mecklenburg County have moderate vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

Local Experts to Discuss Lung Cancer Prevention, Screening

Led by the American Lung Association, the public webinar will feature local experts discussing lung cancer prevention, screening

Novant Health Suspends 375 Employees For Not Getting Vaccinated

The healthcare system required its more than 35,000 employees to have at least one vaccine dose by Sept. 15, and 98.6 percent have complied.

Vaccine-Related Marketing Stunt Near Panthers Game Goes Viral

A truck emblazoned with the name of a funeral home carried the message "Don't get vaccinated" — which was designed to encourage vaccines.

Untested Mecklenburg Co. Workers Could Face Termination: Report

County employees who fail to comply with providing a negative COVID-19 test over two straight weeks could be fired, workers have been told.