WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County Health and Human Services (NHCHHS) will be closing its COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Independence Mall and at the HHS health clinic next week and moving … [Read more...] about NHC COVID vaccination clinic to move to Pandemic Ops Center, rapid tests available
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Brunswick Co. offering pop-up vaccination clinics this week
BRUNSWICK C., N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County Heath Services is offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week (Jan. 31-Feb. 5) for anyone ages 12 and older.Health Services also will offer two special … [Read more...] about Brunswick Co. offering pop-up vaccination clinics this week
Brunswick County Schools sees significant decrease in COVID cases and quarantines
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Less than a month ago the Brunswick County Board of Education voted to make Thursday, January 13th and Friday, January 14th workdays, so staff and students had an automatic … [Read more...] about Brunswick County Schools sees significant decrease in COVID cases and quarantines
COVID-19 hospitalizations down for sixth day in a row across state
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in North Carolina has decreased for the sixth day in a row.The state Department of Health and Human Services says 4,725 people … [Read more...] about COVID-19 hospitalizations down for sixth day in a row across state
Expert explains reasons for scarcity in antibody treatments
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The FDA has only approved one monoclonal antibody treatment.Onslow County resident Shelly Bishop says she received the Sotrovimab treatment. “I didn’t feel well Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Expert explains reasons for scarcity in antibody treatments
New Hanover County School Board votes against going mask-optional
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County School Board members voted against making masks optional at a meeting Tuesday evening.The vote was 5-2 against masks being optional. By default, … [Read more...] about New Hanover County School Board votes against going mask-optional
Cape Fear Clinic offers different COVID-19 treatments and therapies to community
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Many people think that they have to travel to larger cities to receive COVID-19 treatments and therapies, and COO Jennifer Buxton is disputing those thoughts. Cape Fear … [Read more...] about Cape Fear Clinic offers different COVID-19 treatments and therapies to community
Health leaders discuss COVID-19 trends in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The positivity rate for COVID-19 tests in all five southeastern North Carolina counties is higher than the state average of 30.4 percent at last report.The focus from health … [Read more...] about Health leaders discuss COVID-19 trends in New Hanover County
COVID-19 mass testing sites open in Wilmington and Brunswick County
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - In response to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the community, Novant Health has partnered with Ottendorf Laboratories to provide free mass testing sites in Wilmington and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 mass testing sites open in Wilmington and Brunswick County
‘It’s just been very challenging’: Local high school going virtual for the second time this semester
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - Bladen County Schools announced that East Bladen High School was moving virtual just before the school bell rang Wednesday morning.The switch to remote learning was … [Read more...] about ‘It’s just been very challenging’: Local high school going virtual for the second time this semester