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Tag: Flatten the Curve

shows a pile of wooden numbers
Posted inInfectious Disease

North Carolina’s coronavirus surge, explained in three charts

by Liora Engel-Smith July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

By Liora Engel-Smith Four months into the pandemic that led to about 1,400 deaths in North Carolina, sickened thousands more, created massive unemployment and disrupted nearly every aspect of life, the magnitude of coronavirus in the state remains hard to grasp. State officials cited some of those indicators as the deciding factors in halting the […]

Test for coronavirus (COVID-19) in padded box. Aside from handwashing and social distancing, there aren't many specific measures for coronavirus.
Posted inPublic Health

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

by Anne Blythe July 2, 2020April 14, 2021
Three women gather around a laptop computer. They're wearing business attire and masks to prevent transmission of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
Posted inInfectious Disease

Coronavirus Today – June 24 – Face mask requirements; gyms, playgrounds, museums, bars still closed; struggling child care centers

by Editor June 24, 2020April 14, 2021
A man is being swabbed inside his nose by a gloved hand.
Posted inHospitals

Amidst COVID-19, some NC hospitals may soon run out of room

by Liora Engel-Smith June 18, 2020January 29, 2021
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Posted inPublic Health

Coronavirus Today – June 15 – Mandatory face masks?; a lesson in virus spread; hurricane relief amid pandemic

by Editor June 15, 2020April 14, 2021
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Posted inHealth Insurance

Coronavirus Today – May 18 – Big no to COVID parties; Waiting for phase two; Day-over-day count concerning

by Editor May 18, 2020April 14, 2021

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