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Victoria Hansen / South Carolina Public Radio

11:02am Oct 23, 2021

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Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated

by Victoria Hansen

Only a third of pregnant Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, despite being at far higher risk for complications and death.
Craig LeMoult / GBH

6:00am Oct 23, 2021

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With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together

by Craig LeMoult

With students back at school this fall, classes sound almost normal — they just look a little different.
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8:10pm Oct 22, 2021

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While COVID still rages, anti-vaccine activists will gather for a big conference

by Paige Pfleger

Among the attendees are people who also spread misinformation about 2020 presidential election and other conspiracy theories.
Consumer Product Safety Commission

7:50pm Oct 22, 2021

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Walmart is recalling an aromatherapy spray that contains a deadly bacteria

by Jonathan Franklin

Officials are looking into four confirmed cases of the dangerous bacteria discovered in the sprays. Two deaths associated with the bacteria are being investigated.
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6:17pm Oct 22, 2021

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People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant

by Michaeleen Doucleff

A new coronavirus variant — known as delta plus — has cropped up in the U.K. There's concern it could be more dangerous than the highly contagious delta variant. What does the science actually show?
Jennifer Swanson/NPR

5:08pm Oct 22, 2021

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Coronavirus FAQ: Why do so many folks say to drink lots of water before your vaccine?

by Fran Kritz

Lots of people suggest guzzling a tall glass of H2O before the injection. But is there any evidence it'll reduce side effects or improve vaccine effectiveness? Also: painkiller protocols!
4:30pm Oct 22, 2021

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Últimas Novedades: Coronavirus En Carolina Del Norte

by WFDD Staff, Gabriel Maisonnave

WFDD actualizará esta página con las últimas novedades acerca del Coronavirus en Carolina del Norte. Podrás encontrar noticias más antiguas al final de la página.
4:15pm Oct 22, 2021

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Pfizer says its COVID-19 is over 90% effective in kids ages 5-11

by Allison Aubrey

Pfizer-BioNTech says their COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective in kids ages 5 to 11. The Food and Drug Administration is likely to decide on emergency authorization as soon as the last week of October.
2:00pm Oct 22, 2021

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Live Updates: Coronavirus In North Carolina

by WFDD Staff

Stay up to date with everything COVID-19 related at Coronavirus Central.

WFDD reporters will update this page with the latest news of the coronavirus in North Carolina. Scroll down for older updates. Para versión en Español, haga click aquí.
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9:31am Oct 22, 2021

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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine appears more than 90% effective in kids 5 to 11

by Scott Hensley

The companies studied a 10 microgram vaccine dose in children 5 to 11, a third of the dose used for adults, to minimize side effects and because it still prompts a strong immune response.
8:30am Oct 22, 2021

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Boosters will extend and enhance protections against COVID, Murthy says

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about COVID-19 vaccine boosters, the mixing and matching of vaccines and the White House plan to vaccinate children.
8:30am Oct 22, 2021

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Just when more nurses are needed, it's more difficult to get into nursing school

Hospitals are in dire need of nurses. There's often 800 people applying to community college nursing programs offering 50 slots. One main reason is that there aren't enough people to teach nursing.