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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses in animals and humans. These illnesses can range from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new strain not previously identified in humans. COVID-19 was originally detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and has now spread to more than 34 countries, including the United States, which prompted the declaration of a public health emergency.
Governor Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible for vaccinations beginning March 3. Beginning on March 24, Group 4, beginning with those with a higher risk from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions, will become eligible to receive a vaccine.
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It’s been almost one year since North Carolina saw the first coronavirus case. Since that time we’ve seen lockdowns and re-openings, spikes and declines, now vaccines and new hopes. Governor Cooper announced new relaxations on restrictions this week and we ask DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen to tell us all about these updates.
COVID Uncovered airs Wednesday, 7:30 PM on PBS NC and is streaming now on the PBS Video app.
Call your healthcare professional if you feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if you live in or have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.
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