Health

The CDC launched a COVID-19 toolkit with communication resources for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

August’s survey showed 90% of RDU passengers were fully vaccinated and another 4% intend to be.

Active duty military required to get COVID-19 vaccination.

Unfortunately COVID-19 isn’t the only respiratory virus going around.

Onslow Memorial Hospital is having trouble with increased demand. So some community members got together to thank health care workers for working tirelessly during the pandemic.

Vidant Health said they will require the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.

There’s a therapy being used across our state for people who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and it’s a treatment option that has been around for months and it could be offered at a hospital near you.

Onslow County continues with optional mask requirement as school officials gear up for new semester.

“When there are resources available to the community ... we really wanted to meet people right in the heart of their neighborhood,” organizer Chris Suggs said.

Onslow County has reached 20,552 coronavirus cases after officials say the county set a new one-day record with 317 cases reported Wednesday.

Board of Commissioners and Town-appointed committees will continue to meet in person, but only fully vaccinated members will be allowed to attend in person.

Guilford County and Orange County governments announced countywide indoor face mask mandates, regardless of vaccination status.

Hospital sees surge in COVID hospitalizations as emergency responders run low on staff.

In Jesse Jones yard stands a 13-foot tall skeleton, depicting an unvaccinated person, with a sign hanging on him that says, “Not vaccinated, see you soon, idiots!”

North Carolina being more generous with vaccine incentives.

The fundraiser, formerly known as “Bunco for Breast Cancer”, will be held at the Rock Springs Center in Greenville on Sept. 30.

Jacksonville reinstating mask mandates.

President implements strict guidelines for federal employees.

One of the foxes involved was found to have rabies.

The CDC is encouraging labs to consider use of approved, existing methods that can detect and differentiate between COVID-19 and influenza viruses.

Doctors say COVID-19 affects the inner surfaces of veins and arteries, which can cause blood vessel inflammation, damage to very small vessels and blood clots.

The cruise-themed celebration called “Destination Celebration,” was for cancer survivors and those who may still be going through treatment.

Delta Variant makes masks in schools a hot topic as fall semester approaches.

Currently only the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available to children from 12 to 17.

Beginning Wednesday, all inpatients and emergency patients are allowed any two visitors during visiting hours, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The next drawing will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Fewer organizations are hosting blood drives and fewer individuals are coming in to donation centers.

COVID Cases Rise in NC.

COVID cases increase in NC; delta variant found more aggressive.

Blood organizations urge community to give blood as a potential shortage is on the horizon.