Why China's 'zero COVID' policy is finally faltering
For nearly three years, China has enforced incredibly strict rules to keep coronavirus transmission in check. But now they're facing a potentially deadly omicron surge.
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State officials approve next phase of Winston Weaver site cleanup plan
North Carolina environmental regulators recently approved the next step in the cleanup process at the former Weaver fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem. More testing will soon take place.
Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?
Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.
A new federal website aims to solve a key COVID problem: where to get antiviral pills
The new government website includes a locator tool for more than 2,000 sites to access "test to treat" services for COVID. It's meant to be a one-stop shop for Americans' pandemic needs.
Novant Health COVID testing sites seeing record numbers
Novant Health is experiencing more volume now than at any point durin
North Carolina Bill Could Do Away With End-Of-Course Exams
A new bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could phase out End-of-Course tests, or EOCs, for high school students.
FDA Authorizes 2 Rapid, At-Home Coronavirus Tests
The Food and Drug Administration says Abbott's BinaxNOW test and Quidel's QuickVue can be sold without a prescription.
Colleges Ramp Up Testing For Spring Semester Return
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced Friday that it avoided returning to campus 112 undergraduate students who tested positive for the coronavirus through its