5 years after the pandemic, NC woman facing $6,000 unemployment confusion
The state failed to issue $438 million in unemployment benefits in a "timely" manner at the start of the pandemic....
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Pandemic’s shift on tech in education and healthcare continues 5 years later
Technology continues to evolve, shaping how we work, learn and even see a doctor. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic...
Charlotte doctor reflects five years after COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Jaspal Singh signed more death certificates during the pandemic than the rest of his career combined. Scientific collaboration and...
Atrium nurse shares her frontline COVID-19 experience
In the ICU when COVID-19 hit, Katie Blackwell never once thought about not coming to work. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Katie...
Examining telehealth’s rise in 5 years since the COVID-19 pandemic
Some health care professionals say telemedicine is one of the positive remnants of the COVID-19 pandemic, and likely would not...
Mecklenburg County health director defends early COVID measures
Dr. Raynard Washington called the pandemic death toll "heartbreaking." MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Five years after the first COVID-19 case...
Free COVID tests from US government suspended, orders no longer being accepted
The U.S. government reopened the program in September, allowing any household to order up to four at-home COVID nasal swab...
COVID-19 anniversary in NC: 5 years since first confirmed case
The patient had recently traveled to Washington state and was exposed at a long-term care facility. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Monday,...
Study debunks claims linking COVID vaccines to cardiac arrest in athletes
During the pandemic, false claims alleged that young athletes were suffering heart problems and dying after getting COVID vaccines. CHARLOTTE,...
Free COVID tests still available from US government: How to apply to get yours
After it was reported the Trump administration would be ending the free COVID test program, the Department of Health confirmed...