Forsyth Health Organizations Will Partner To Vaccinate School Employees
Several Triad health organizations are teaming up to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to school employees.
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Why Native Americans Are Getting COVID-19 Vaccines Faster
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is vaccinating its community at rates faster than the rest of South Dakota. That mirrors a trend in Indian Country, which has been hard-hit by the coronavirus.
Long-Term Studies Of COVID-19 Vaccines Hurt By Placebo Recipients Getting Immunized
Researchers are trying to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines from original study participants. The quest is hampered because many people who first received a placebo shot are opting for the vaccine.
North Carolina Faces COVID Vaccine Delays Amid Poor Weather
North Carolina vaccine providers have yet to receive nearly 300,000 COVID-19 vaccines the federal government was set to deliver this week, state health officials announced Thursday morning.
American Life Expectancy Dropped By A Full Year In 1st Half Of 2020
The group that suffered the largest drop in life expectancy was Black males — a decline of three years. Hispanic males also saw a large decrease, with a decline of 2.4 years.
State Awards Nearly $27M In COVID-19 Relief To Rural Communities
Rural North Carolina communities have been awarded $26.8 million in COVID-19 relief aid.
Florida Governor Accused Of 'Playing Politics' With COVID-19 Vaccine
At a COVID-19 vaccination event near an upscale community, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to answer questions about whether he's favoring some communities over others.
Triad Cities Awaiting Census Data May Delay Elections
The U.S. Census faced severe challenges in 2020. There were natural disasters, a pandemic, earlier deadlines — and the fallout is being felt locally.
Thousands Of Masks To Be Distributed To WS/FC Schools Teachers, Staff
Thousands of masks are being delivered to educators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system over the next couple of days.
White House Announces Expanded COVID-19 Testing, Manufacturing And Virus Sequencing
The administration says there will only be a few million doses of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine available to distribute right away, assuming the company gets FDA authorization in the next few weeks.