Charlotte Journalism Collaborative

When contact tracing works, families, friends and co-workers avoid infection

September 11, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WCNC-TV

This story was reported by David Boraks of WFAE, Nate Morabito of WCNC-TV and Lauren Lindstrom of The Charlotte Observer as part of the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative. Nate Morabito, David Boraks September 11, 2020 Despite more than 56,000 positive COVID-19 cases in the Charlotte region, area health departments have only successfully tracked the…

Brian McCann and Tom Costales with their dogs Muuki and Harper Lee. Courtesy of Brian McCann

COVID-19: Its Journey Since December 2019: A look at reported specs and a firsthand account from a N.C. gay couple

September 8, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, QNotes

David Aaron Moore September 4, 2020 North Carolina residents and married couple Brian McCann and Tom Costales know first-hand how devastating the impact of COVID-19 can truly be. Both men became infected and extremely ill, were hospitalized, fought the illness and have lived to tell their stories. Initially it was…

The nephew of Juan Chagoyan poses next to a photograph of his uncle, who died July 20 from coronavirus complications. LAURA BRACHE / WFAE

Indocumentados, sin seguro y sin ayuda en tiempos de COVID: Las barreras culturales entre pacientes latinos de COVID-19 y los hospitales

September 8, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

Esta nota es la segunda de una serie que profundiza cómo ha sido afectada la comunidad latina, la hispanohablante y la indocumentada ante la pandemia del coronavirus en Carolina del Norte a través de la historia de la familia Chagoyán de Midland. Laura Brache September 3, 2020 Ana Chagoyán perdió…

Undocumented And Uninsured: The Cultural Implications Among Latinos At Hospitals During COVID-19

September 8, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WFAE

This article is the second in a series that explores how the Latino, Spanish-speaking and undocumented communities have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina a through the story of the Chagoyán family in Midland. Laura Brache September 3, 2020 Ana Chagoyán lost her 40-year-old brother Juan from…

Members of the Chagoyan family stand outside their home in Midland, North Carolina, holding a portrait of Juan Chagoyan, who died July 20. LAURA BRACHE, WFAE

Undocumented And Uninsured: A Midland Family’s Journey With The American Health System

September 8, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WFAE

This article is the first in a series that explores how the Latino, Spanish-speaking and undocumented communities have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina a through the story of the Chagoyán family in Midland. Laura Brache September 3, 2020 Sitting at home and from her cellphone screen…

Indocumentados sin seguro y sin ayuda en tiempos de COVID: Familia mexicana de diez desgarrada por el mortal coronavirus

September 8, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, La Noticia

Esta nota es la primera de una serie que profundiza cómo ha sido afectada la comunidad latina, la hispanohablante y la indocumentada ante la pandemia del coronavirus en Carolina del Norte a través de la historia de la familia Chagoyán de Midland. Laura Brache September 3, 2020 Sentada en casa…

Mecklenburg Health Director Says Contact Tracing Isn’t Working Here

August 11, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WFAE

David Boraks July 30, 2020 Mecklenburg County’s health director says she’s worried that contact tracing isn’t working and that makes it hard to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Contact tracing is how public health officials try to identify and isolate anyone who has come in contact with an infectious disease.…

Finding Home: Immigrants Here Illegally Face Their Own Eviction Struggles

August 4, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WFAE

David Boraks July 28, 2020 Thousands of North Carolina residents are in danger of losing their homes as courts begin issuing eviction orders again this month. The threat is amplified for immigrants here illegally, whose status disqualifies them from government programs that could help pay the rent. Isamar lives in…

Finding Home: Evictions Resume In Mecklenburg, But Money And Mediation Help Keep Some In Their Homes

August 4, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WFAE

David Boraks July 27, 2020 Here’s a recipe for an avalanche of evictions: The state’s moratorium on evictions amid the coronavirus pandemic is over. Eviction courts have reopened. Unemployment remains high and federal benefits are running out. Mecklenburg County so far has been able to stave off evictions in about…

Contact tracing is not working in Mecklenburg County

August 4, 2020

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative, WCNC-TV

Nate Morabito August 3, 2020 MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Contact tracing is considered one of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris said the longtime epidemiology practice is not working. In fact, she said Mecklenburg County is having so much trouble,…