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Halloween tips: Seasonal illness safety  

By Newsroom ⋅ October 28, 2022 ⋅ Post a comment

Oct. 28. This might be the most normal Halloween yet since the COVID-19 pandemic began. While children and families are looking forward to some normalcy, Atrium Health says don’t forget […]

Ready or not, flu is due for a comeback

By Newsroom ⋅ September 23, 2022 ⋅ Post a comment

Sept. 23. Last year’s flu season was lighter than usual. But this year, experts warn that it could make a serious comeback. Everyone 6 months and older should get their […]

Connect with Cornelius virtually Monday, Oct. 4

By Newsroom ⋅ September 29, 2021 ⋅ Post a comment

Sept. 29. Mayor Washam will host a virtual coffee chat 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday, Oct. 4. The agenda includes a COVID-19 and vaccine update as well as Mecklenburg […]

Daily COVID reports from NCDHHS

By Newsroom ⋅ June 16, 2021 ⋅ One comment

June 16. Starting today, the Cornelius Today/Business Today daily newsletter will be published independently of the timing around the daily COVID-19 update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human […]

COVID by the numbers: Cases, hospitalizations up; positive test rate down

By Newsroom ⋅ October 14, 2020 ⋅ Post a comment

Oct. 13. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 1,926 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, up from 1,734 new cases yesterday. The total number of COVID-19 cases […]

Although numbers are smaller, Mecklenburg COVID-19 trends are better than statewide

By Newsroom ⋅ September 9, 2020 ⋅ Post a comment

Sept. 9. By Dave Yochum. The median number of new coronavirus cases statewide during the past seven days is running 16 percent ahead of the past month, according to data […]

Got ‘maskne’? Here are some ways to prevent breakouts

By Newsroom ⋅ July 22, 2020 ⋅ Post a comment

July 22. We all need to wear masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The need to wear a mask right now outweighs any inconvenience it might cause, including […]

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Helpful Q&A on face masks

By Newsroom ⋅ July 13, 2020 ⋅ One comment

Now that wearing a face covering in public has become mandatory in North Carolina, some people are starting to consider wearing a mask for the very first time. Meanwhile, some […]

COVID-19 cases still rise, statewide, county-wide

By Newsroom ⋅ June 17, 2020 ⋅ Post a comment

June 17. By Dave Yochum. Coronavirus cases in Mecklenburg and statewide are continuing to increase as county officials begin to discuss the possibility of requiring that face masks be worn […]

Peninsula Club reopens June 18 after COVID-19 outbreak