By WECT Staff | January 6, 2021 at 9:58 AM EST - Updated January 12 at 5:06 PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that he is extending his modified Stay at Home Order … [Read more...] about Cooper extends modified Stay at Home; Cohen issues Secretarial Directive
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Hospitals struggle to keep up in COVID-19 hotspot California
By BRIAN MELLEY | January 6, 2021 at 2:56 AM EST - Updated January 6 at 1:35 PM LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is so swamped by coronavirus cases that the state has ordered those with room to … [Read more...] about Hospitals struggle to keep up in COVID-19 hotspot California
Pandemic haunts new year as virus growth outpaces vaccines
By DANICA KIRKA and ANGELA CHARLTON | January 5, 2021 at 9:35 AM EST - Updated January 6 at 12:13 AM LONDON (AP) — Despite growing vaccine access, January is looking grim around the globe as … [Read more...] about Pandemic haunts new year as virus growth outpaces vaccines
It’s lockdown No. 3 for England, at least six weeks at home
‘The weeks ahead will be the hardest yet’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses UK on coronavirus By Associated Press | January 5, 2021 at 11:13 AM EST - Updated January 6 at 12:06 … [Read more...] about It’s lockdown No. 3 for England, at least six weeks at home
Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions
By Associated Press | January 5, 2021 at 4:12 PM EST - Updated January 6 at 5:59 AM NEW YORK (AP) — The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will … [Read more...] about Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions
Some taxpayers find stimulus checks sent to wrong account
By Associated Press | January 5, 2021 at 9:15 AM EST - Updated January 5 at 6:59 PM (AP) - A number of taxpayers who use tax preparation services, such as H&R Block and TurboTax, say their … [Read more...] about Some taxpayers find stimulus checks sent to wrong account
Counties in the Cape Fear region begin transition to next phase in COVID-19 vaccination plan
By WECT Staff | January 5, 2021 at 4:12 PM EST - Updated January 6 at 12:00 AM SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - Health officials in the Cape Fear region announced they are transitioning … [Read more...] about Counties in the Cape Fear region begin transition to next phase in COVID-19 vaccination plan
Family warns young people after 19-year-old dies from COVID-19 within week
By WLS Staff | January 5, 2021 at 2:11 AM EST - Updated January 5 at 7:00 PM CHICAGO (WLS) - A 19-year-old Chicago man who had no known underlying conditions died from COVID-19 the week after … [Read more...] about Family warns young people after 19-year-old dies from COVID-19 within week
EXPLAINER: Vaccine dosing debates add to public confusion
By Associated Press | January 4, 2021 at 5:22 PM EST - Updated January 4 at 9:04 PM (AP) - The first Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 are getting their second dose, while Britain has … [Read more...] about EXPLAINER: Vaccine dosing debates add to public confusion
UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England
‘There is a material risk of the National Health Service in several areas being overwhelmed over the next 21 days’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses UK on coronavirus By … [Read more...] about UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England