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Richmond County Health Department reports COVID death, more than 150 new cases
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s COVID case count and death toll continue to rise as the virus spreads among the population.
COVID TRACKER: More than 200 Richmond County students test postive since Jan. 6
ROCKINGHAM ― More than 40 additional students have tested positive for COVID-19 as cases continue to surge in Richmond County.
SCOTUS scuttles Biden Administration's workplace vaccine mandate
ROCKINGHAM — A federal government mandate requiring large private-sector employers to have their workers get vaccinated or submit to weekly testing was sidelined by the Supreme Court on Thursday.
Richmond County averging 350 COVID tests per day; 281 cases reported Monday
ROCKINGHAM— The Richmond County Health Department has performed an average of 350 COVID tests per day so far this month, with nearly 1,000 people testing positive.
RED CROSS: Disaster Action Team volunteers are needed in the new year to help neighbors during times of emergency
CHARLOTTE — The Red Cross encourages to the community to resolve to volunteer in the New Year.
Wait time for Moderna COVID-19 booster shortened to 5 months
RALEIGH — The FDA now authorizes and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends individuals who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a booster dose after five months. This announcement from federal agencies comes just three days after the announcement of a shortened wait time for a booster from six months to five months for individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine.
NCDHHS school guidance encourages vaccines and masking to keep students in the classroom; provides new test-to-stay option
RALEIGH — With COVID-19 cases reaching pandemic highs, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges K-12 schools to promote vaccination and boosters for students and staff and require students and staff wear masks indoors to keep students in the classroom and limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Richmond County Health Department reports 2 deaths, more than 150 new cases
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Thursday two COVID-related deaths and more than 150 new positive cases of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 boosters recommended for children ages 12 to 15, additional dose recommended for immunocompromised children ages 5 to 11
RALEIGH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday announced it recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 12 to 15 to further protect them from COVID-19.
Cooper extends vaccine, testing requirements for state employees
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday, Jan. 4, said health experts, doctors, and scientists are learning more about COVID-19, and state officials and politicians are using that knowledge to keep schools open and to avoid more onerous shutdowns and suppressions.
