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4:44pm Aug 05, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Often Safe Havens, Latino Churches Adjust To Keep Members Healthy During Pandemic

by Eileen Rodriguez

Every Sunday at La Iglesia Cristiana sin Fronteras, the band begins playing at 10:00 am after thanking everyone that’s in attendance both in person and on Facebook live.
4:15pm Aug 05, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

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.
1:05pm Aug 04, 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.
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12:51pm Aug 04, 2021

National National Health & Safety

Delta Is Surging. Here's What You Need To Know To Stay Safe

The highly contagious delta variant is spreading fast and driving new cases and hospitalizations. Here's what you need to know to keep yourself and your kids from getting sick.
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3:57pm Aug 03, 2021

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Last Week, 1 In 3 U.S. COVID Cases Were In Florida And Texas

by Emily Alfin Johnson

In the last week, 3 million Americans got their first vaccine shot. On Tuesday, the U.S. hit President Biden's July Fourth goal of 70% of adults receiving at least one shot.
3:52pm Aug 03, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

More North Carolinians Getting COVID Shot Amid Delta Variant

by Associated Press

More North Carolinians came in for a COVID-19 vaccine last week than on any given week over the past two months, according to data state health officials released Tuesday.
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3:49pm Jul 30, 2021

Sports Sports

Unvaccinated U.S. Swimmer Goes Maskless During Olympic Interviews. Officials Allow It

by Xcaret Nuñez

American Michael Andrew isn't wearing a mask while speaking to journalists. He says it's hard to breathe after a race. U.S. Olympic officials initially said he broke protocol, but then said it's OK.
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12:38pm Jul 30, 2021

World News World News Health & Safety

An Outbreak Of The Coronavirus Delta Variant Has Spread To 15 Chinese Cities

by Scott Neuman

China is battling to stem the spread of new cases tied to the more infectious variant. Nearly 200 people have been infected since last week, when a case was detected at an international airport.
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4:03am Jul 29, 2021

Sports Sports Health & Safety

Coronavirus Cases At The Tokyo Olympics Continue To Increase

by Mandalit del Barco

Olympic organizers say another 24 Games-related personnel have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past day. Since July 1, 193 people linked to the Games have received positive test results.
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1:07am Jul 29, 2021

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Coronavirus Knocks U.S. Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks Out Of Tokyo Olympics

by Tom Goldman

The two-time world champion came into the Tokyo Olympics as the gold medal favorite. Instead, he tested positive for the coronavirus and is isolating in Tokyo.
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1:02pm Jul 28, 2021

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An Olympic Swimmer Who Battled COVID-19 Twice Is Now A Gold Medalist

by Jonathan Franklin

Great Britain's Tom Dean was diagnosed with COVID for a second time just a few months ahead of the Olympic trials. Now he has two gold medals in Tokyo.
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6:24am Jul 28, 2021

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Masks Will Return To The U.S. House And White House After The CDC Changes Guidance

by Jaclyn Diaz

Congress's attending physician announced vaccinated and unvaccinated House members will again have to mask up while in the U.S. Capitol or risk a fine.