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Medically At-Risk North Carolinians Can Get Third COVID Shot

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 17, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, State

Written by BRYAN ANDERSON North Carolina health officials said Monday that medically vulnerable...

Duke, UNC Experts: COVID Vaccine for Ages 5-11 Expected by Late 2021

Posted by Elle Kehres | Aug 17, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, Instagram

As the COVID-19 delta variant continues to spread across the country, and the academic year looms on the horizon, public health officials are working to vaccinate as much of the population as possible – including young children.

‘The Risks Are Too High’: UNC Faculty Petition for Remote Learning

Posted by Elle Kehres | Aug 16, 2021 | COVID-19, Instagram, UNC

As classes are expected to resume this Wednesday, August 18, UNC faculty are calling for four to...

Orange County Assists Renters Amid Changing Eviction Moratorium

Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Aug 12, 2021 | COVID-19, Local Government, National

The federal eviction moratorium was extended earlier this month in counties, like Orange County, that have high levels of COVID spread. Many residents, however, are still concerned about what the future holds for their home.

Orange County Schools Becomes Latest District to Pass Universal Masking for Fall

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Schools district will require universal masking for all students, staff and...

North Carolina’s $100 Reward Offer Ignites Vaccine Interest

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, State

Written by BRYAN ANDERSON Interest in COVID-19 vaccines has surged in the week since North...

First COVID-19 Cluster Identified at UNC for 2021-22 Academic Year

Posted by Elle Kehres | Aug 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Instagram, UNC

UPDATE: On Friday, August 13, the Orange County Health Department confirmed to 97.9 The Hill this...

UNC Infectious Disease Expert Urges Vaccinations as COVID Cases, Hospitalizations Surge

Posted by Elle Kehres | Aug 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, Instagram, UNC

As Orange County prepares to implement an indoor mask mandate, and COVID-19 cases surge due to the more contagious delta variant, infectious disease experts continue to urge people to get vaccinated.