Summer illnesses like COVID surge in North Carolina. Latest protocols here

A shooting occurred in Shaffner Park today. According to authorities, around midday, a woman and a man were involved in a fight over domestic violence. The fight escalated and the woman shot the man in the leg. The woman claims it was self-defense. The man then fled the park, according to a police report. Police say this was an isolated incident and he will remain in Winston-Salem. Police say the man faces up to 35 years in prison for sex crimes against children. The Forsyth County District Attorney's Office announced that Santiago Luis Gonzalez pleaded guilty this week. Police say he raped and sexually abused one child in 2017 and 2018. Police believe he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a second victim between 2020 and 2021. We have an update on the Amber Alert. You may have seen it on your phone. Authorities lifted an Amber Alert for a 9-year-old boy in Durham on Friday. That's when police found the boy's biological mother, Mariah King, with him. The two were seen leaving the home Thursday night, police said. King now faces a child abduction charge. A new fire has officially broken out in the southwest Guilford County community. The Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire Department announced the promotion of Captain Jeremiah Thompson, which the department celebrated this week. Thompson was pinned by his wife at a board meeting. A month after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to de-annex nearly 1,000 acres of land in Summerfield, developers planning to use the land are revealing how it will change. David Kalish plans to develop the Summerfield Farm Villages as a combination of apartments and homes. Each village will be within walking distance of shops and entertainment. Couch said it will be connected to trails and greenways. I think this is an opportunity for national appeal and will definitely be a new way of developing in Guilford County. So we're excited about all aspects of it. The next step is for the Guilford County Commission to rezone the land. Couch plans to make a presentation to the Planning Commission in the coming months. At least 11 people have been killed in a rocket attack in Israel, according to the Associated Press. Israeli authorities said the attack occurred at a soccer field in the Golan Heights. They blamed it on the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which has denied responsibility. Saturday's violence comes as Israel and Hamas are considering a proposed ceasefire to end a nearly 10-month war. It would also free more than 100 hostages held in Gaza. And Friday's attack on the French rail system is disrupting the 2024 Summer Olympics. In Paris, the rail network is still plagued by long delays. On Saturday, 80% of trains were running with delays of one to two hours. Security in Paris is already tight, but this is an attack carried out simultaneously across the country, which is unimaginable.Today at the Aujour Dhuit railroad tracks, all the information we have clearly indicates that it was intentional. The simultaneity, everything happened at the same time. Now everything points to the fact that it was an arson attack, and the timing is especially suspicious. Intelligence sources say that this tactic has been used before by far-left groups, and the regional director of the state railroad company said that it could be a day or two before the tracks start working again, as repairs are ongoing. And one day, after telling the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson that her nonprofit owes the government about $25,000, the state agency added another $100,000 to her existing debt. The nonprofit, Balanced Nutrition, is founded and run by Yolanda Hill. Hill is the second lady of North Carolina. Her nonprofit is now more than $132,000 in debt, according to a WRAL report. Hill closed the organization amid a state investigation into its finances and violations. She

Summer illnesses like COVID surge in North Carolina. Latest protocols here

Last updated: July 28, 2024 2:48 PM EDT

North Carolina is seeing a surge in summer illnesses. Health officials say it's not uncommon because of a lot of travel. But it's important to know what symptoms to look out for and what procedures to follow, especially when it comes to COVID-19. TOP STORIES Winston-Salem Police Investigate Shooting Outside Walmart Winston-Salem Police Announce Shooting Investigation at Shaffner Park Police say North Carolina suspect approached workers cutting trees and opened fire Click here to get the latest interesting news. Michelle McGrath with the New Hanover County Department of Health and Human Services says COVID-19 is no longer a reportable disease. So how do officials keep track of the increase in cases? “We really know that by looking at hospitalizations and emergency department visits for illnesses like respiratory illnesses,” McGrath said. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is also testing wastewater samples taken from certain treatment facilities to better understand COVID-19. Health officials say those samples are also showing an increase in cases. McGrath said testing procedures for positive COVID-19 cases are different than they were several years ago, but guidelines exist. Find out more at WECT.

Summer illnesses are on the rise in North Carolina.

Health officials say it's not uncommon because of the amount of travel, but it's important to know what symptoms to watch out for and what protocols to follow, especially when it comes to COVID-19.

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Michelle McGrath with the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Department said COVID-19 is no longer a reportable disease, so how will officials know if cases are increasing?

“You can really tell by looking at hospitalizations and emergency department visits for illnesses like respiratory illnesses,” McGrath said.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is also testing wastewater samples from certain treatment plants to better understand COVID-19.

Health officials say those samples are also showing an increase.

McGrath said the procedures for when someone tests positive for COVID-19 have changed from years ago, but guidelines still exist.

Find out more at WECT.