The FDA has approved a second booster shot for eligible patients. Patients 50 years or older and those 12 years or older who are immunocompromised are eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 shot. StarMed workers began giving out the first shot Thursday, March 31, 2022. Those looking to get the second booster must wait at least […]

The Charlotte Hornets are relaxing some of their COVID-19 protocols at home games. As of today, March 15, fans sitting within 15 feet of the court and benches will no longer be required to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Masks are recommended but not required for fans. Tickets for all […]

After a long winter season with increasing Covid-19 cases, the Charlotte area is finally beginning to feel some relief. The area has reached its lowest Covid-19 positivity rate in almost a year. In January 2022, the average positivity rate in Mecklenburg County hit 33%. The current rate is now at 3.4%, as of March 13. The […]

For the first time since Decemeber, Mecklenburg County’s COVID-19 positivity rate has decreased below 10 percent. As of Feb. 23, the county’s positivity rate was down to 8.6%. Although this is a good sign, experts say they wouldn’t go as far to say that the pandemic is ending. Mecklenburg County health leaders warn that many people […]

It may be difficult to find free testing locations that work with your schedule. Here are some testing locations and times in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area: Friday, Feb. 25: Atrium Health 4222 Beam Road Charlotte, 28217 11 am – 4 pm StarMed – StarMed F 4001 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, 28208 9am – 6pm Register Online MAKO – […]

COVID-19 cases in Mecklenburg County are slowly decreasing. These decreasing numbers could cause Mecklenburg County leaders to recommend lifting the current mask mandate. The county announced in today’s Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners meeting that they could recommend rescinding the mandate by next Wednesday. Although masks may no longer be mandatory soon, remember to […]

If you don’t want to wait for those free COVID-19 tests you ordered online, you may be able to grab a couple on Saturday. Beginning tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, Mecklenburg County Public Health will distribute a limited number of free at-home COVID-19 tests. Tests can be picked up from the following locations: […]

More COVID-19 testing sites are opening around Mecklenburg County today. Avoid the long wait times at other locations by checking out some of the new sites below. Read the full story here. Park Expo Center 2500 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28205 Mon. – Frid. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m First Baptist Church of Cornelius […]

The plan to distribute 400 million free N95 masks to Americans under President Biden’s Administration begins this week. Each adult will be eligible to receive three free masks. The non-surgical N95 masks are designed to filter out 95% of particles. Walgreens and CVS will be distributing a select number of masks this week. It could take […]

Beginning today, Jan. 24, students at UNC Charlotte will return to campus for in-person learning. The semester began virtually on Jan. 10 due to rising COVID-19 cases. Before returning on campus, students must have proof of vaccination with a booster shot if eligible or a negative test. Masks are still required on campus. Read the […]

With new COVID-19 variants becoming more contagious, it may be time to toss that cloth mask out for a medical-grade one. Starting next week, the Biden Administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available to Americans at no cost. Masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers. Distrubtion will start […]

StarMed Healthcare is not only providing COVID-19 tests, it is also providing the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. The pill is available to treat adults with mild to moderate symptoms. The pill named molnupiravir is most effective when taken within five days of being diagnosed with COVID-19. Clinical trials showed that the pill reduced patient hospitalization […]