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Large swaths of NC voters favor Medicaid expansion, poll shows

September 10, 2020 by Rose Hoban

Large swaths of NC voters favor Medicaid expansion, poll shows - North Carolina Health News

Majorities of Republicans and Democrats supported the policy in a recent Care4Carolina poll, even after hearing arguments against the change.

By Rose Hoban Large majorities of voters in North Carolina favor the state adopting a policy that would get access to health insurance to more low-income workers, according to a new poll released Wednesday morning. The poll, sponsored by Care4Carolina, an advocacy group pushing for the General Assembly to pass Medicaid expansion, found three-quarters of […]

A child and an adult play together in this photo from a child care center established during the COVID pandemic.

Lawmakers propose regulatory relief during pandemic, advocates worry it goes too far

September 3, 2020 by Rose Hoban

Lawmakers propose regulatory relief during pandemic, advocates worry it goes too far - North Carolina Health News

During this week’s short legislative session, some provisions would reduce regulations around child care programs and senior care.

By Rose Hoban Lawmakers returned to Raleigh this week to appropriate more money for COVID-19 relief. The intention was to allocate close to a billion dollars of federal money sent to North Carolina to address issues created by the pandemic that’s been upending lives for more than half a year. Tucked into the 54-page spending […]

Coronavirus Today – July 14: “Plan B” for K-12 schools; district choices; simmering COVID-19 trends and metrics

July 14, 2020 by Anne Blythe

Coronavirus Today – July 14: “Plan B” for K-12 schools; district choices; simmering COVID-19 trends and metrics - North Carolina Health News

NC governor recommends in-person combined with remote teaching for the coming K-12 school year. Each district would have discretion over the exact mix.

By Anne Blythe Once school resumes next month, North Carolina’s 1.5 million public school children will have the opportunity for some in-class instruction across the state while some kids might continue with remote learning only. Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that he had selected his “Plan B,” a hybrid model for instructing children in […]

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

May 18, 2020 by Editor

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

While waiting to see if Gov. Cooper will ease restrictions this weekend, some may be taking risks with their health.

By North Carolina Health News staff Cooper, Cohen throw water on idea of COVID parties Gov. Roy Cooper and Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, had a strong message when asked whether they were hearing about “herd gatherings,” where people, particularly the young, try to get infected with COVID-19. […]

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Coronavirus Today – May 13 – Contact tracers in world of spam; antibody tests; virtual tour of Hawaii

May 13, 2020 by Editor

Coronavirus Today – May 13 – Contact tracers in world of spam; antibody tests; virtual tour of Hawaii - North Carolina Health News

As North Carolina increases testing and tracing, contact tracers must overcome hurdles amid spam-call blocking.

By North Carolina Health News staff That number you don’t recognize might be a contact tracer The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a spotlight on many public health jobs for which few across the country ever gave much thought. Epidemiologists and virologists, once known mostly to their colleagues in the science world, have become household names. […]

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Coronavirus Today – May 12 – Pandemic politics; NC manufacturers help; mental health awareness

May 12, 2020 by Editor

Coronavirus Today – May 12 – Pandemic politics; NC manufacturers help; mental health awareness - North Carolina Health News

Political divides are emerging again during the pandemic slightly more than a week after Republicans and Democrats reached consensus on a relief package.

By North Carolina Health News staff ‘Pandemics cannot be partisan’ Eight days have passed since Republican leaders at the helm of the General Assembly stood side-by-side with Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, to show that the two parties could come together in consensus to support a $1.5 billion pandemic relief package. The harmony was short-lived. […]

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Coronavirus Today – May 11 – Recovered from COVID; churches and outside worship; more SNAP

May 11, 2020 by Editor

Coronavirus Today – May 11 – Recovered from COVID; churches and outside worship; more SNAP - North Carolina Health News

Questions arise about who is recovered from COVID-19, who should get tested and the nuances of governor’s modified order for worship houses.

By North Carolina Health News staff Many recover from COVID-19, but defining who has is difficult Nearly 60 percent of the 15,045 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in North Carolina presumably have recovered from the virus, according to state health officials. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, […]

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Coronavirus Today – May 8 – COVID faces, not statistics; drive for increased testing; Mother’s Day

May 8, 2020 by Editor

Coronavirus Today – May 8 – COVID faces, not statistics; drive for increased testing; Mother’s Day - North Carolina Health News

As social distancing restrictions ease, Gov. Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to remember families and communities mourning lost loved ones.

By North Carolina Health News staff More than a pandemic number Gov. Roy Cooper reminded North Carolinians that there are faces, families, loved ones and mourning communities that tell the stories of this pandemic. As the state eases social distancing restrictions to allow for more retail activity and state park visits, Cooper portrayed some of […]

Coronavirus Today – May 4 – Pandemic politics, slow re-opening, prison COVID plan

May 4, 2020 by Editor

Coronavirus Today – May 4 – Pandemic politics, slow re-opening, prison COVID plan - North Carolina Health News

Gov. Roy Cooper joined with rival legislative leaders to get a coronavirus relief plan across the finish line.

By North Carolina Health News staff Kumbaya pandemic politics The COVID-19 pandemic has swept so much abnormality through this state that North Carolinians could be forgiven if they failed to do a few extra blinks of astonishment when Gov. Roy Cooper signed a $1.5 billion relief pandemic package into law midday. The Republican House and […]

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Coronavirus Today – May 1 – Search for COVID by zip code, hurricane season coming, cheesy science fun

May 1, 2020 by Editor

Coronavirus Today – May 1 – Search for COVID by zip code, hurricane season coming, cheesy science fun - North Carolina Health News

As if preparing for the virus isn’t enough, emergency management officials reminded North Carolinians today that it’s time to prepare for possible hurricane activity this summer.

By North Carolina Health News staff What’s your zip code? North Carolinians can search their zip codes to find out how many people who live in that mail zone have tested positive for COVID-19. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen said her department has added the information to a dashboard with the goal […]

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