2 deaths, 68 confirmed Covid-19 cases linked to event at west Charlotte church
People traveled from several states to attend events Oct. 4-11 at the United House of Prayer for All People. Health officials are encouraging attendees to get tested.
By Jonathan Limehouse | October 21, 2020
Flu season adds risk as Covid-19 cases increase across the state
Covid-19 cases are rising as the pandemic collides with flu season. Health experts explain distinguishing symptoms and disparities among race and age groups.
By Jonathan Limehouse | October 21, 2020
CMS Superintendent diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy after showing symptoms during meeting
CMS says Superintendent Earnest Winston is doing fine after displaying symptoms of facial paralysis during a virtual leadership meeting Tuesday.
By Jonathan Limehouse | October 20, 2020
‘We’re moving in the wrong direction’: NC records highest single-day Covid-19 cases since March
State health officials say key metrics are trending negatively as flu season approaches.
By Jonathan Limehouse | October 15, 2020
Bars, movie theaters, amusement parks, other venues can reopen under NC’s Phase 3
State’s key metrics remained stable in September, Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday. As a result, North Carolina will enter Phase 3 on Friday.
By Jonathan Limehouse | September 30, 2020
Livingstone College, UNCC manage Covid-19 protocols with school reopening
Livingstone College says no positive Covid-19 cases since students returned earlier this month. UNC Charlotte reopens Oct. 1 for select in-person classes after three-week delay.
By Jonathan Limehouse | September 29, 2020
Success stories show contact tracing works, but there are few to share
Area health departments have successfully traced only a few large coronavirus outbreaks. More often, they meet resistance.
By David Boraks, WFAE | September 12, 2020
YMCA of Greater Charlotte staggers reopening indoor facilities, beginning Sept. 5
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that gyms and indoor exercise facilities could reopen with 30% capacity as part of North Carolina's Phase 2.5 guidelines.
By QCity Metro Staff | September 3, 2020
Gyms, museums, playgrounds to reopen under NC’s Phase 2.5, Cooper says
Mass gathering limits also increase under the modified reopening, which goes into effect on Friday.
By Katrina Louis | September 1, 2020
Mecklenburg County bans alcohol sales after 11 p.m. in Charlotte, surrounding towns
Restrictions begin Thursday night in unincorporated parts of the county, Charlotte, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville.
By QCity Metro Staff | July 22, 2020