COVID-19 home tests, also called over-the-counter (OTC) tests, are one of many risk reduction measures, along with vaccination, mask use, and physical distancing, which protect you and others by reducing your chances of spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2023-2024 flu season. A child in the western part of the state recently died from complications associated with influenza infection. To protect the family’s privacy, additional information will not be released.
