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One new COVID-19 death has been reported in Catawba County in the past week.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of five, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given states the go-ahead for administration.  Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services say they’re well-prepared for equitable distribution of the children’s vaccine in all 100 counties. Shots are available at local health departments and are also offered in pediatric offices, family clinics, and pharmacies.

One COVID-19 death has been reported in Catawba County in June.

North Carolina is putting more funding toward expanding treatment for those battling opioid addiction.  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is awarding nearly $16 million to 20 health care centers, treatment clinics, and community-based providers across the state. According to a news release, the money is aimed at expanding treatment services for those with opioid use disorder, and supporting pilot programs surrounding employment, housing, and transportation.

Two additional Forsyth County residents have died from COVID-19 related illness, while the weekly new case count dropped by 5.8%, according to the latest N.C. Department of Health and Human