Spring Break Travel Advisory Issued In Mecklenburg County

County public health officials are urging residents to not travel over upcoming spring break holidays.

County Health Officials Worry Spring Break Could Undo COVID Gains

As of Thursday, about 15 percent of adults in Mecklenburg were vaccinated, while 70-85 percent are needed for herd immunity, Harris said.

More COVID Restrictions Could Ease In NC Next Week: Gov. Cooper

As of Wednesday, nearly 26 percent of adults in North Carolina have already received one dose of COVID vaccine, Cooper said.

COVID Vaccination Event Set For Thursday At Charlotte Church

No appointments are needed for the vaccination event hosted by Atrium Health set for Thursday in Charlotte.

Charlotte Woman Advocates for Lung Cancer Research Funding

Tonya Robinson Advocates for Lung Cancer Research Funding After Losing Mother to the Disease

Charlotte Woman with Lung Cancer Meets with NC Lawmakers

Charlotte Woman with Lung Cancer Meets with North Carolina Lawmakers to Advocate for Change

Durham Woman with Lung Cancer Meets with North Carolina Lawmakers

Durham Woman with Lung Cancer Meets with North Carolina Lawmakers to Advocate for Change

Here's Who Has Received A Vaccine In Mecklenburg County

This week, state public health officials started releasing more demographic data about those who are partially and fully vaccinated in NC.

Mecklenburg County Offers Free Home Disinfecting To Seniors

The offer for the free professional COVID-19 disinfecting service is through a partnership with Bio-One.

NC Expedites Vaccine Eligibility To Group 4 Medically Vulnerable

Here's when those with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for COVID-19 may now get vaccinated in North Carolina.

Mecklenburg Set To Deliver COVID Vaccines To Homebound Residents

Under the new program, residents who are homebound due to mental or physical disability can have a shot brought to them.

FEMA Vaccination Site Now Open In NC: How To Make An Appointment

The FEMA vaccination site is expected to offer 3,000 shots a day for the next eight weeks. Here's how to make an appointment.

Mecklenburg County Adds New COVID Vaccine Appointments

Mecklenburg County Public Health released a new batch of first-dose appointments available through the end of the month.

NC's Gov. Cooper Weighs In As SC Lifts Mask Mandate

As vaccination efforts continue in the state, North Carolina could possibly move to Group 4 earlier than March 24.

How Close Are Charlotte Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

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

Mecklenburg County Confirms 120 New COVID-19 Cases In A Day

NC's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to nearly 875,000 Monday as vaccination efforts continue across the state.

Two Mass Vaccination Events Set For Charlotte: How To Book A Spot

Atrium Health is offering Pfizer vaccines at Bank of America Stadium and Johnson & Johnson shots at Johnson C. Smith University.

Rapid COVID-19 Tests Headed To K-12 Schools In North Carolina

K-12 schools in the state may request free antigen tests for staff, students and their families, DHHS said.

Nursing Home Indoor Visitation Restrictions Loosened In NC

COVID-19 case numbers have plummeted in North Carolina nursing homes since the peak in January 2021, DHHS said.

FEMA Vaccination Site To Open In North Carolina

The FEMA vaccination site in Greensboro will offer 3,000 shots a day in addition to the state's existing federal allocation.

Atrium Health Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Event Set For Saturday

Atrium Health is administering free COVID-19 vaccines at an event this weekend in Cleveland County. Here's how to register.

Woman to Address Health Disparities at Fight For Air Climb

Sophia Matthews starts “Black Lungs Matter” team to raise awareness for lung disease and lung cancer in Black Americans

11,288 Dead In NC One Year After First COVID-19 Case Reported

North Carolina's first positive COVID-19 case was reported one year ago today.

NC Accelerates Vaccinations For Frontline Workers, Group 4

Starting March 24, North Carolina residents at higher risk for COVID-19 due to medical conditions become eligible for the vaccine.

New Vaccination Appointments To Open Up In Mecklenburg Thursday

Mecklenburg County Public Health is adding new coronavirus vaccination appointments in March.

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Arrives In NC Wednesday: DHHS

North Carolina's vaccination effort will get a shot in the arm this week with the arrival of at least 80,000 doses of the new vaccine.

COVID Restrictions Ease In North Carolina: 5 Things To Know

Coronavirus restrictions have eased up in North Carolina. Here's what is — and isn't — allowed under the new executive order.

Where To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In North Carolina

Here's the latest on how to schedule a coronavirus vaccine appointment in the Charlotte metro area, as well as throughout the state.

Novant Health Opens East Charlotte Vaccination Center

The new 29,000-square-foot vaccination clinic will be able to accommodate up to 3,000 appointments a day.

Vaccine Use In North Carolina: How Many Shots Have Been Given?

As approval for a third vaccine nears, see how North Carolina compares to others on administering doses.

Hospital Capacity In Charlotte Area: See The Latest

See how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

COVID-19 Spread Drops Across State, In Mecklenburg County

One third of NC counties just reduced their COVID-19 metrics, according to a new state report. Here's where spread remains high.

Michael Jordan Donates $10M To Open NC Health Clinics

The two new health clinics will serve uninsured and underinsured patients in Jordan's hometown of Wilmington, Novant Health said.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Charlotte Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Charlotte area.

North Charlotte Vaccine Clinic Set For Saturday: How To Register

The Feb. 20 vaccine event at the United House of Prayer for All People is part of the county's push to reach marginalized communities.

New NC Order Could Loosen Event Spectator Restrictions: Cooper

About 79 percent of school districts in North Carolina have returned to in-person learning, Cooper said Thursday.

Local Woman Climbs Stadium To Raise Awareness for Lung Disease

Local Woman’s Family Devastated by Lung Disease; On March 27, She will Climb Stadium to Raise Awareness

6 North Carolina Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America, including six in North Carolina.

MCPH Solicits Groups To Co-Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

County health officials want to increase COVID-19 vaccine equity, and are now accepting applications for vaccination events.

1st Case Of South African Coronavirus Variant Confirmed In NC

North Carolina is at least the fourth state in the country to report the coronavirus variant that is thought to spread more easily.