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
Gates 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 Gates, NC community.
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Coronavirus News for Gates
North Carolina Streamlines COVID-19 Vaccine Access, Removes Prescription Requirement Following CDC Guidance
North Carolina no longer requires standing orders for COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies, aligning with CDC's updated guidelines. More info »
Hoodline - 10/08/2025 06:45amCOVID-19 booster vaccines are now available in North Carolina without a prescription
People over the age of 65 or with qualifying health conditions can receive the booster vaccine at local pharmacies. More info »
The Daily Tar Heel - 09/21/2025 11:59amNorth 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 at any pharmacy. More info »
WUNC - 09/12/2025 02:41amReport: Coastal, urban counties swelling
Brunswick County along the coast is North Carolina’s fastest growing county since the outset of COVID-19, according to an October report from the Office of State ... More info »
The Center Square on MSN - 10/08/2025 12:54am