Coronavirus

Wake County is providing six sites for free COVID-19 testing this week and into 2021, with several sites open on New Year’s Day and park locations offering Sunday hours. There’s no cost, no appointment necessary, no insurance needed, and no ID required. Walk-ups are welcome. The following locations will be open Monday through Saturday every week, […]

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is a Black woman from Orange County and is on the frontlines for helping with research for the COVID-19 vaccine. “I want to make it clear that the work that we have been doing for so long I personally stand by it-essentially with all of my being,” said Corbett. “I also understand […]

  As the first shipments of the Coronavirus is being disbursed some could get their first doses as soon as tomorrow.  Here locally: The Wake County Public School System will meet on Monday at 3 p.m. to consider returning exclusively to virtual learning. The state reported more than 6,800 new COVID-19 cases Monday, the second-highest total of […]

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Monday, Governor Roy Cooper announced an adjustment to Phase three of the COVID-19 plan. With the holiday season ahead and the spike in cases during the pandemic, Gov. Cooper has decided to make a stricter mask mandate. It has been strongly encouraged not to travel for the holiday, “we can ensure that more loved ones […]

Cooking With Karen Clark making a Sour Cream & Onion Chicken and featuring her best/worst critique … her son If you’re bored with cooking the same thing day after day, this Quarantine Cooking series offers some tasty alternatives to your typical dinner. And this could be a great time to experiment with new flavors and […]

Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) announced a new COVID-19 County Alert System to pinpoint counties with the highest levels of viral spread and offer specific recommendations to bring numbers down. This system will help give local leaders another tool to […]

Most people who get COVID-19 will be able to recover at home. CDC has directions for people who are recovering at home and their caregivers, including: Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. Use a separate room and bathroom for sick household members (if possible). Wash your hands often with soap and water […]