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Governor Cooper Tests Positive for COVID-19
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor is experiencing mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, June 10, 2022
Friday, June 10, 2022 At a reception in Raleigh on Wednesday, we thanked representatives from the General Assembly and Governor…
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Children Ages 5-11 are now eligible for a COVID-19 Booster
On May 19, 2022, the CDC announced that children ages 5-11 years old are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster.…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, May 13, 2022
Friday, May 13, 2022 This week, App State’s transition into summer has begun. While campus feels quieter with many of…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – May 6, 2022
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, April 22, 2022
Friday, April 22, 2022 In celebration of Earth Day, this morning the mini-Mountaineers at the App State Academy at Middle…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, April 8, 2022
Friday, April 8, 2022 This year’s iBackAPP event was a tremendous success! We raised nearly $1.3 million for 185 programs,…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – March 25, 2022
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AppHealthCare COVID-19 Response Changes
As we have learned more about COVID-19 over the past two years and now have more tools available to prevent…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – March 18, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, March 18, 2022
Friday, March 18, 2022 Students and faculty returned from Spring Break to an even more beautified campus, thanks to our…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Thursday March 17, 2022 COVID-19 Press Conference
Gov. Cooper, joined by the Secretaries of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Commerce, discuss…
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North Carolina Jobs and GDP Economy Fully Recovered to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2021
North Carolina’s economy fully returned to the employment level it enjoyed before the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into an…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – March 11, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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AppHealthCare Expresses Thanks to Military Team for Support with COVID-19 Response
Since October 18, 2021, staff from the Air Force National Guard, National Guard and Army have been on-site at AppHealthCare…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – March 4, 2022
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, March 4, 2022
Friday, March 4, 2022 On Wednesday, students enjoyed warmer weather, outdoor activities and s’mores around the campfire on Sanford Mall…
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Masks to Become Optional in State Agencies Starting March 7
Based on improving trends with COVID-19, masks will become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7. This…
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Masks no longer required on school buses, Watauga Schools go masks optional starting Monday
More changes will occur this week regarding masks-wearing, or rather the not wearing of masks in schools and on buses.…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 25, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, February 25, 2022
Friday, February 25, 2022 As I announced last week, my COVID Council and I have been reviewing the recommendations, guidance…
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Boone Town Council votes to end mask mandate in indoor settings effective March 7
The Boone Town Council voted on February 23 to end the requirement of masks in indoor settings effective March 7.…
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Watauga County Board of Education votes unanimously to make mask optional beginning February 28
The Watauga County Board of Education voted, on Tuesday afternoon, 5-0 to make the wearing of mask optional beginning February…
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Boone Town Council to hold Special Meeting Wednesday, State of Emergency & COVID-19 matters on the agenda
The Boone Town Council will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 6 pm. The purpose of…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, February 18, 2022
Friday, February 18, 2022 Yesterday, Gov. Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley announced…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 18, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Watauga Board of Education to hold a special called meeting on Tuesday regarding mask mandate
The Watauga County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, February 22 at 4:00PM. The location…
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Governor Cooper and State Health Officials Update Mask Recommendations
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Thursday February 17, 2022 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and Emergency Management officials shared an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina. Sign up to…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 11, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, February 11, 2022
Friday, February 11, 2022 This week has brought exciting updates about the progress of our institution and our plans for…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – January 28, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, January 28, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022 While we are barely a month into the new year, the App State campus community already…
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AppHealthCare: COVID-19 Testing Changes for Watauga
AppHealthCare has announced COVID-19 testing changes for Watauga. Beginning Friday, January 28th, prior registration for testing will be needed for…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – January 21, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Thursday January 20, 2022 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and Emergency Management officials shared an update on inclement weather. Sign up to stay up-to-date with the WataugaOnline.com…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Sunday January 16, 2022 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and Emergency Management officials shared an update on inclement weather. Sign up to stay up-to-date with the WataugaOnline.com…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Saturday January 15, 2022 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and Emergency Management officials shared an update on inclement weather. Sign up to stay up-to-date with the WataugaOnline.com…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, January 14, 2022
Friday, January 14, 2022 This week has proven to be a busy and exciting start to the semester! With the…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – January 14, 2022
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AppHealthCare Urges Prevention with High COVID-19 Transmission
[Boone, NC] – We are currently experiencing very high community transmission and a large increase in COVID-19 cases due to…
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Surge of COVID-19 patients at Watauga Medical Center
Watauga Medical Center is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 patients, according to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. The snapshot below…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – January 7, 2022
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Friday January 7, 2022 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, January 7, 2022
Friday, January 7, 2022 As students, faculty and staff return to campus, we welcome those moving into residence halls today,…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday January 4, 2022 COVID-19 Press Conference
Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
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Tuesday January 4, 2022 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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Update on COVID safety procedures in Watauga County Schools
Watauga County Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Elliott has sent out updated information from the state about COVID safety procedures in…
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North Carolina Reports Record-High Number of Daily COVID-19 Cases
Raleigh Dec 30, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported on its COVID-19 dashboard today the…
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One Year After COVID-19 Vaccines – Reflection and Thanks from AppHealthCare Watauga County
[Boone, NC] – The journey we have all been on since COVID-19 entered our lives almost two years ago has…
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Tuesday December 28, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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WataugaOnline & Dr. Scott Elliott recap midway point of school year, looking ahead to 2022
We recap the midway point of the 2021-2022 school year and look ahead to next year with Dr. Scott Elliott,…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Monday December 20, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – December 17, 2021
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday December 14, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
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Omicron COVID-19 variant found in Charlotte, first confirmed case in North Carolina
A student at UNC Charlotte has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, according to multiple media reports coming out…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – December 10, 2021
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Friday December 10, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, December 10, 2021
Friday, December 10, 2021 Today is our Fall 2021 Commencement! We are celebrating the successes of nearly 1,700 graduates at…
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Monday December 6, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – December 3, 2021
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, December 3, 2021
Friday, December 3, 2021 With final exams underway and Fall 2021 Commencement on the horizon next Friday, I reported on…
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Thursday December 2, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday November 30, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
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Monday November 29, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 With the last day of classes less than a week away and Fall Commencement on the…
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Monday November 22, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, November 19, 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021 As a proud member of the UNC System, App State applauded the inauguration of President Peter…
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Friday November 19, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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Thursday November 18, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – November 12, 2021
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, November 12, 2021
Friday, November 12, 2021 Yesterday our campus community gathered at our Veterans Memorial for our annual observation of Veterans Day.…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, November 5, 2021
Friday, November 5, 2021 Yesterday, the first snow of the season dusted our campus landscape. While short-lived, it energized campus…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – November 5, 2021
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Friday November 5, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Friday October 29, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, October 29, 2021
Friday, October 29, 2021 It’s been a busy week on campus, and excitement is high as we are together in…
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Thursday October 28, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday October 27, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
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Wednesday October 27, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Tuesday October 26, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Monday October 25, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – October 22, 2021
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Friday October 22, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, October 22, 2021
Friday, October 22, 2021 On Wednesday, we welcomed members of the UNC System Board of Governors, System staff and Presidential…
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Thursday October 21, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Tuesday October 19, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Monday October 18, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – October 15, 2021
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, October 15, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021 Our students and many of our faculty returned from Fall Break, signaling we are midway through…
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Friday October 15, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Wednesday October 13, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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NCDHHS Expands Demographic Data on Vaccine Dashboard to Help Identify Equity Gaps
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its vaccine data dashboard to provide more statewide demographic…
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Tuesday October 12, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Monday October 11, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – October 8, 2021
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, October 8, 2021
Friday, October 8, 2021 This afternoon, our faculty and staff will gather for the annual Fall Faculty and Staff Meeting,…
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Friday October 8, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Thursday October 7, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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Wednesday October 6, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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