WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The deadline for Novant Health employees to be vaccinated is officially up. The mandate announced back in July, went into effect Wednesday night.The policy was changed … [Read more...] about Vaccine mandate deadline passes for Novant Health employees
Special Coverage: Coronavirus
The COVID-19 death toll in NHC climbs to a record-high this week
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Public Health officials reported a record-high 37 deaths from COVID-19 over the past seven days, the highest number reported in one week in the … [Read more...] about The COVID-19 death toll in NHC climbs to a record-high this week
NHRMC to open temporary monoclonal antibody treatment center
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover Regional Medical Center will open a new, temporary monoclonal antibody infusion treatment center after securing permission from the N.C. Department of Health and … [Read more...] about NHRMC to open temporary monoclonal antibody treatment center
New Hanover County reports alarming increase in COVID-19 deaths
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County reported an alarming number of recent deaths from COVID-19 in a Facebook post Wednesday.In the first two weeks of September, the number of COVID … [Read more...] about New Hanover County reports alarming increase in COVID-19 deaths
Gov. Cooper visits monoclonal antibody treatment facility in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Governor Roy Cooper spent Wednesday afternoon on a tour of a monoclonal antibody treatment facility.At a clinic that already offers COVID tests and vaccinations, this … [Read more...] about Gov. Cooper visits monoclonal antibody treatment facility in Wilmington
Pender County Board of Education hears from dozens of people for push to change mask mandate
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Board of Education met Tuesday night for a few agenda items, but the main focus was on an update on the COVID-19 situation throughout the county.Dozens of … [Read more...] about Pender County Board of Education hears from dozens of people for push to change mask mandate
‘It’s frustrating’: NHRMC doctor speaks out about reality of COVID-19
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Dr. Peter Kane, medical director of the cardiovascular unit and heart surgeon at New Hanover Regional Medical Center spoke about his frustrations surrounding the disconnect … [Read more...] about ‘It’s frustrating’: NHRMC doctor speaks out about reality of COVID-19
UNCW sees downward trend in COVID-19 cases, upward trend in vaccinations
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The University of North Carolina Wilmington reported a downward trend in COVID-19 cases and an upward trend in vaccinations among students, faculty and staff in a message to … [Read more...] about UNCW sees downward trend in COVID-19 cases, upward trend in vaccinations
WH Press Secretary: SC politicians should ‘get out of the way’ of health experts on COVID mitigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The White House Press Secretary addressed Gov. McMaster’s COVID-19 response directly Monday in a one-on-one interview with WIS.Jen Psaki said some of the stances McMaster and … [Read more...] about WH Press Secretary: SC politicians should ‘get out of the way’ of health experts on COVID mitigation
COVID-19 testing program expanding into area schools
SOUTHEASTERN, N.C. (WECT) - Two school districts have implemented COVID-19 testing programs for students to help keep students in the classroom in the 2021-22 school year; other districts are in the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 testing program expanding into area schools