Winter illnesses see uptick in NC. How long is flu, norovirus contagious?

As North Carolina illness rates spike post-holidays, here's what to know about the spread of flu, stomach flu and COVID-19.
The Daily Tar Heel

Flu numbers are rising — and so are hospitalizations, fatalities and restrictions

A new strain of the Influenza virus known as "super flu" has overwhelmed hospitals state-wide and caused many to fall ill.

Rising flu deaths in North Carolina prompt health officials’ media briefing

North Carolina health officials will hold a virtual media briefing Wednesday to address a recent increase in flu-related ...
WTVD

Percentage of positive COVID-19 tests in North Carolina dips to 5%, Dr. Cohen credits mask mandate

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- This week, North Carolina met the mark on one of the state's key metrics for reopening: a percent positive rate of 5%. And while health leaders recognized the hard work it took ...
WTVD

Percent of positive COVID-19 tests in NC is among highest in US, NCDHHS says

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Here are the latest updates about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in North Carolina. Chairman of Wake County School Board Keith Sutton believes the state ...
WIVB-TV

North Carolina Supreme Court says bar owners’ COVID-19 lawsuits can continue

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Supreme Court issued favorable rulings Friday for bars and their operators in litigation seeking monetary compensation from the state for COVID-19 restrictions ...