Leaders in the pharmaceutical industry fret that the order may affect their bottom line, and eventually, jobs in North Carolina. Analysts say that may be overstating effects, both positive and negative. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc #nchealth #ncnews #ncpol northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

A child who tests positive for excessive lead levels faces a risk of adverse and irreversible brain development, lower IQ and damage to the kidneys and nervous system. High levels can lead to seizures, unconsciousness and death. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

In April, the number of lead screenings in NC was down 52 percent from 2019. Parents are starting to go back to pediatricians, despite the lingering pandemic, but public health officials are still worried. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc #nchealth #ncnews northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Families are skipping well-child visits to pediatricians, who say that could pose major health risks. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc #nchealth northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

North Carolina is one of just three states to still use a paper-based system for its official death documents. Because of it, the state lags in its official COVID-19 deaths reporting. #COVID19NC #coronavirusnc northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

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Coronavirus Today – Sep. 15 – Political rallies, masks and respect; Tillis, Cunningham and vaccine; Get your flu shot

September 15, 2020 by Anne Blythe Leave a Comment

Coronavirus Today – Sep. 15 – Political rallies, masks and respect; Tillis, Cunningham and vaccine; Get your flu shot - North Carolina Health News

North Carolina has seen its COVID-19 positivity rates go down in recent days. Is it a lasting trend, or will events such as political rallies and holidays bump cases back up?

By Anne Blythe Mandy Cohen, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, may not have said the president’s name out loud Tuesday when she put her hand on the microphone in front of her as she spoke into the camera. Nonetheless, her message during a briefing with reporters was clear. President […]

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Coronavirus Today – July 2 – NC needs testing reagents; it’s data day; face masks and impact on trends, metrics

July 2, 2020 by Anne Blythe

Coronavirus Today – July 2 – NC needs testing reagents; it’s data day; face masks and impact on trends, metrics - North Carolina Health News

As the Fourth of July holiday weekend nears, public health leaders worry about crowds and further coronavirus spread

By Anne Blythe Deja vu all over again on testing supply shortages? Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, has twice this week sounded an alarm on supply shortages that are causing longer waits for COVID-19 test results. During this phase of the pandemic, North Carolina has increased statewide testing […]

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Coronavirus Today – Sep. 15 – Political rallies, masks and respect; Tillis, Cunningham and vaccine; Get your flu shot

Coronavirus Today – Sep. 15 – Political rallies, masks and respect; Tillis, Cunningham and vaccine; Get your flu shot - North Carolina Health News