North Carolina Expands Vaccination Data To Include Federal Providers
North Carolina has expanded its COVID-19 vaccine data dashboard to include federal providers.
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Canada's Taking It Slow On Reopening Its Border To Travelers From The U.S. Here's Why
Canadians can fly to the U.S. but cannot enter by land. Most non-Canadians can't enter Canada by land or air. The government says a full reopening may require 75% of Canadians to be fully vaccinated.
No Fast Music Or Fast Running: COVID Rules In Seoul Force Gym-Goers To Slow Down
Officials are hoping the new rules will cut COVID case numbers. Gyms in the Seoul area are not allowed to play music faster than 120 beats per minute.
WSSU, N.C. A&T To Provide Free Textbooks To Undergraduates
Several Triad historically Black colleges and universities will be using federal funding to offer free textbooks to all undergraduate students in coming semesters.
Fútbol, Flags And Fun: Getting Creative To Reach Unvaccinated Latinos In Colorado
To close the vaccination gap among Latinos in Colorado, health workers are bringing the shot to neighborhoods and soccer games, and drawing on trusted networks of friends and family.
How We'll Know When The COVID-19 Crisis Is Over
Life might feel like it's getting back to normal. But we're not out of the woods yet. Here's what the end of the pandemic might look like.
The Delta Variant Isn't Just Hyper-Contagious. It Also Grows More Rapidly Inside You
New research from China suggests people infected with the delta variant have, on average, about 1,000 times more virus in their respiratory tracts than those infected with the original strain.
Delta Variant Brings New Urgency To NC Vaccinations
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up efforts to curb the rising numbers of COVID-19 patients in the state.
LA County Public Health Director Reports A Rise In Cases Among Black Residents
Dr. Barbara Ferrer, LA County's public health director, describes a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among Black residents and also county efforts to improve vaccination rates.
The Tokyo Olympics Will Take Place Under A State Of Emergency And Without Spectators
Growing alarm about the Tokyo Games resulting in a surge of coronavirus cases has pushed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to announce a new round of emergency measures.