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    Tag:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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    Letter: Huge benefits of vaccine outweigh low risks

    Posted on January 30, 2022January 29, 2022 by Letters

    “For her, the vaccine has been a godsend, allowing patients and staff some protection against this catastrophe. Not just for patients, but for all of us, especially those with vulnerable friends or family.”

    3.5 K views12LettersOpinion

    With safety measures in place, area gyms say yes to in-person fitness

    Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by Molly Horak

    Now that North Carolina gyms are allowed to open at 75% indoor capacity, studio owners and fitness enthusiasts share their thoughts about returning to the gym.

    3.0 K views+LivingWellness

    Haywood Street restrooms face permanent closure

    Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by Brooke Randle

    Of the various downtown bathroom options available prior to the pandemic, only the city-owned facility at 29 Haywood St. was available 24/7. Since it closed, unsheltered residents have very few options.

    5.1 K views2Community NewsLocal GovernmentNews

    North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics, vaccine rollout gradually improving

    Posted on January 21, 2021January 22, 2021 by Molly Horak

    As of Jan. 21, more than half a million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been distributed throughout the state, although supplies remain far lower than demand.

    3.6 K views+News
    Roy Cooper in black face mask

    New Cooper order seeks to prevent COVID-19 evictions

    Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Daniel Walton

    Gov. Roy Cooper said the order would clear up legal confusion about whether an existing moratorium, issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, covered tenants who live outside of federally subsidized housing.

    3.2 K views+Community NewsNewsNonprofitsPolitics & ElectionsWellness

    Statewide drop in percent of positive COVID-19 tests a “very positive sign”

    Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Molly Horak

    According to data from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, the rate of positive COVID-19 tests has hovered around 5% since Sept. 9, down from a peak of 7.7% on Aug. 31.

    3.3 K views1News
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    Tip of the iceberg: What’s WNC’s true rate of COVID-19?

    Posted on July 15, 2020July 14, 2020 by Daniel Walton

    Based on antibody tests from six areas of the U.S., the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are an additional 10 coronavirus infections for each reported case of COVID-19. Xpress sought to determine if a similar pattern of hidden cases might hold true for the area’s coronavirus infections.

    4.6 K views+LivingNonprofitsWellness

    Letter writer: Vaccine concerns worth a hearing

    Posted on March 6, 2017March 6, 2017 by Letters

    “Most doctors and health advocates are quick to dismiss the ever-increasing number of vaccines with toxic ingredients given to newborns and young children, yet are simultaneously incurious about uncovering the cause of skyrocketing neurodevelopmental problems affecting our children.”

    5.1 K views14LettersOpinion
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