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North Carolina to make everyone 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday

April 5, 2021

State officials estimate 18% of adults are already fully vaccinated for COVID-19. That number is expected to increase with more vaccine eligibility statewide. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Wednesday, April 7, every person 16 and older in North Carolina will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. …

Churches celebrate Easter Sunday in person as North Carolina prepares to allow all adults to get vaccine

April 4, 2021

The latest data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows about 18% of North Carolinians are fully vaccinated. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All adults 16 and older in North Carolina will become eligible to get the vaccine on April 7, when North Carolina enters Group 5 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan.…

Some NC counties open Group 4 vaccine appointments early

March 16, 2021

Nearly 3 million people will become eligible for the vaccine as part of Group 4 in North Carolina. Some clinics are opening appointments early to speed things up.…

NC dentist looking forward to volunteer at vaccine clinics, saying we'll get out of pandemic 'if everyone works together'

March 15, 2021

Dentists can undergo specific training to help volunteer at vaccine clinics. A Charlotte dentist wants to help where he can. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Wednesday, some 2.9 million more people will become eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in North Carolina.…

Thousands of people receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Charlotte clinic

March 13, 2021

Atrium Health and Johnson C. Smith University teamed up to administer thousands of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines over the weekend. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of people received their COVID-19 vaccine at Atrium Health’s clinic at Johnson C. Smith University over the weekend. …

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DIRECTORY: Public health department contact information in the Carolinas.

March 11, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has compiled a list of county-by-county COVID-19 vaccine clinics. The following includes the contact information for each county. Everyone will need to receive two doses of the coronavirus vaccine in order for it to be effective.…

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Mecklenburg County health leaders to update COVID-19 vaccine rollout

March 11, 2021

Health Director Gibbie Harris will update the county’s COVID-19 metrics and vaccine distribution. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County health leaders will provide an update on the county’s COVID-19 metrics and vaccine distribution Thursday afternoon. Health Director Gibbie Harris and Dr. Meg Sullivan, the public health medical director, will speak at 1 p.m.…

Charlotte pharmacy hopes to expand access to COVID-19 vaccine

March 10, 2021

The Mecklenburg County Health Department is now working with Premier Pharmacy and Wellness Center to help underserved communities.…

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Public health leaders want young people to be vaccinated. Here's why

March 10, 2021

Some have been resistant of COVID-19 health protocols. Health officials hope that trend doesn’t spill over into vaccination rates. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wednesday, the Mecklenburg County Health Department opened vaccine appointments up to a larger population of people. Front-line essential workers in Group 3 can roll up their sleeves at Bojangles Coliseum.…

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How to get your COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Mecklenburg County

March 10, 2021

Health care providers will be accepting COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Group 3 individuals in Mecklenburg County through March 31. Additional first-dose appointments are now available throughout the county from March 10 until March 31. The county began booking Group 3 appointments on March 3, following priority appointments for teachers and child care workers who are also part of Group 3. …