COVID-19

A long-running Duke University study recently found that the roots of anti-vaccine sentiment may come from childhood experiences.

After receiving the green light from an advisory panel, the FDA is expected to issue an emergency authorization of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. One set of trials leading up to that approval was held at Duke University.

Over the last month, as schools returned to in-class session the Cape Fear region has seen a major Covid surge, with numbers matching the peaks in January. WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman brought reporter Kelly Kenoyer into the studio to talk about the numbers.

Masks are now indefinitely required indoors in all public settings in New Hanover County.

With Covid-19 cases surging thanks to the Delta variant, doctors are urging everyone to get the coronavirus vaccine.

The Delta variant of COVID has made its way to the Cape Fear region, even as vaccinations hover at 50%. With cases on the rise, public health officials are struggling to convince residents to get a shot.

Many states are ramping up cash incentives to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Now, so is North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper has announced $4 million in cash and college tuition drawings to get more shots in arms.

Gov. Roy Cooper has decided to lift North Carolina’s outdoor mask mandate. The news comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week that vaccinated Americans no longer need to cover their faces outside unless they are in a large crowd.

On Thursday afternoon, Governor Roy Cooper announced the timeline for Group 4 and 5 vaccine distribution would be moved up, meaning all adults will soon…

Wilmington Chef Keith Rhodes has gained national recognition over the past decade for his promotion of fresh, local and seasonal food. His flagship…