North Carolina COVID-19 Cases
North Carolina Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,501,404
North Carolina New Coronavirus Deaths:
North Carolina Total Coronavirus Deaths: 29,059
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Columbus and other towns across North Carolina are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Columbus, NC community.
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Coronavirus News for Columbus
North Carolina lifts prescription requirement for adults to get the new COVID-19 vaccines
The North Carolina health officials have issued a standing order that allows adults over the age of 18 with a high-risk condition to get a COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription. More info »
WUNC - 09/12/2025 06:42amNC awaits ACIP's new guidelines on COVID-19 vaccine administration
This panel is expected to speak on the COVID-19 vaccine and its recommendations on who will be eligible to get vaccinated. Just last week, the North Carolina governor and NCDHHS gave a standing order ... More info »
WCNC on MSN - 09/17/2025 07:16amStein orders COVID-19 vaccines available without a prescription in North Carolina
This allows senior citizens as well as adults over 18 who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list of high risk conditions to receive a COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription. More info »
Yahoo - 09/12/2025 08:32amGov. Stein says some North Carolinians will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine from a pharmacist without a prescription
Health care providers and pharmacists recommend vaccination as a safe and effective tool to protect yourself and your community from COVID-19,” Stein said. “This action ensures that North Carolinians ... More info »
WCNC on MSN - 09/12/2025 07:39am