RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Children ages 5-11 years old can now get a COVID-19 booster after it was given the green light by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday following authorization … [Read more...] about COVID-19 booster shots available for children ages 5-11
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DHHS secretary tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley announced Friday he tested positive for COVID-19.“Thanks to my vaccines and booster, I’m experiencing mild … [Read more...] about DHHS secretary tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms
Could Wilmington’s Emergency Management Coordinator face consequences for protesting coronavirus-related requirements?
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Where does the right to free speech end? While the constitution grants all the right to free speech, it does not protect anyone from any potential consequences of that … [Read more...] about Could Wilmington’s Emergency Management Coordinator face consequences for protesting coronavirus-related requirements?
Butterfield tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina congressman has come down with the coronavirus.Rep. G.K. Butterfield announced that he tested positive this morning for the virus and is experiencing mild … [Read more...] about Butterfield tests positive for COVID-19
UPDATE: NHC commissioners vote to end State of Emergency
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Following a recommendation by County Manager Chris Coudriet at a meeting May 2, New Hanover County commissioners approved ending the State of Emergency declared for the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: NHC commissioners vote to end State of Emergency
SC anti-vaccine mandate legislation headed to governor’s desk
UPDATE: SC’s anti-vaccine mandate legislation is on its way to Governor Henry McMaster’s desk after the House voted 76-34 to agree with the changes the Senate made in early April. South Carolina’s … [Read more...] about SC anti-vaccine mandate legislation headed to governor’s desk
Will new COVID subvariants impact NC? Duke expert weighs in
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The latest CDC numbers show nearly a 20 percent increase in the average number of new COVID cases last week over the previous week, and some regions of the country are seeing … [Read more...] about Will new COVID subvariants impact NC? Duke expert weighs in
Wave Transit lifts mask mandate
Passengers no longer have to wear face masks when riding Wave Transit buses, effective immediatelyPublished: Apr. 19, 2022 at 1:21 PM EDTWILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Passengers don’t have to wear face … [Read more...] about Wave Transit lifts mask mandate
ILM revokes mask mandate following court ruling
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Following a court ruling Monday, travelers are no longer required to wear a face covering at Wilmington International Airport (ILM), effective immediately.ILM posted the … [Read more...] about ILM revokes mask mandate following court ruling
NHC Pandemic Operations Team welcomes epidemiologist
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Pandemic Operations Team hired epidemiologist Ian Appling to monitor local disease trends.“Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the … [Read more...] about NHC Pandemic Operations Team welcomes epidemiologist