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At 6: Virtual learning is creating new challenges. Adam Owens explains why students will not have to keep their camera on while learning online. — Wake County public schools students who will need a computer for Wake's Virtual Academy are not required to turn the camera on, and some teachers will not be allowed to record their lessons. Adam Owens explains on WRAL News at 6.

Coronavirus After The Outbreak Coverage

As we emerge from our homes and the coronavirus crisis passes, life will be different. WRAL is exploring the new normal in this series of reports.

President Trump press conference on coronavirus response
President Trump is scheduled to hold a press conference at the White House with the latest information on what the government is doing in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

40 mins ago
Food banks pivot to meet COVID-19 challenge
Food banks across the country are struggling to meet the huge increase in demand triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with many changing the way they operate to better serve their communities.

41 mins ago
World's longest yard sale begins
The annual Worlds Longest Yard Sale, stretching from Michigan to Alabama, began Thursday, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

August 5, 2020 4:13 p.m. EDT
Phase 3 in NC: Here's what to expect
Phase 3 will take effect no sooner than Aug. 7. Based on the governor's statements, he could lift limits on public gatherings, visits to nursing homes and other care facilities and could allow bars and gyms to reopen.

August 5, 2020 10:37 a.m. EDT
Is NC ready for Phase 3? Announcement expected from governor
Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to make an announcement Wednesday on whether North Carolina will move forward into Phase 3 of reopening.

August 5, 2020 6:00 a.m. EDT
NC remains in Phase 2, bars and gyms will stay closed until September 11
When Gov. Roy Cooper makes an announcement Wednesday on the next steps toward completely reopening North Carolina, multiple sources tell WRAL News that they expect to see the status quo continue.

August 5, 2020 5:02 p.m. EDT
Clorox wipes may stay off shelves into 2021 due to shortage
Clorox says its disinfecting wipes may not return to the shelves of stores until 2021 due to a shortage after the coronavirus outbreak.

August 4, 2020 11:22 p.m. EDT
Thales Academy says student tests positive at Wake Forest campus
WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez has more on the news that a fourth-grade student tested positive for COVID-19. All fourth graders and teachers at the school are now under quarantine.

August 4, 2020 10:57 p.m. EDT
Wake County school leaders discuss steps for in-class return
WRAL's Aaron Thomas has more on Tuesday's meeting by the Wake County Public Schools Board of Education and the steps that are being taken for a safe return by students to the classroom.

August 4, 2020 10:50 p.m. EDT
Garage concerts ease quarantine blues
Colorado musician keeps his neighbors entertained with weekly jam sessions.

August 4, 2020 8:38 p.m. EDT
Wake County school board discusses road map for first two weeks of school
The Wake County Public Schools Board of Education met Tuesday virtually to discuss a road map on what the first two weeks of school will look like for students and families.

August 4, 2020 10:52 p.m. EDT
Wake County Board of Education virtual work session
The Wake County Board of Education holds a work session to give updates on what is being done to get schools ready for the start of the new year. It is being held before the board's regular meeting.

August 4, 2020 5:36 p.m. EDT
Poll: Americans don't trust Trump with coronavirus, Republicans don't trust CDC or Fauci
Less than one-third of Americans say they trust what President Trump has said about the coronavirus pandemic, new polling shows

August 4, 2020 6:33 a.m. EDT
President Trump encouraged as number of coronavirus cases decreasing
President Trump has the latest details from the White House on the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak.

August 3, 2020 6:26 p.m. EDT
New UNC-CH dashboard shows more than 100 students have tested positive for COVID-19 since March
The idea of moving back on campus during the coronavirus pandemic isn't sitting well with some students at the University of North Carolina.

August 2, 2020 4:20 p.m. EDT
UNC campus working to inform students of coronavirus cases
WRAL's Aaron Thomas spoke with students who are concerned about the number of coronavirus cases on UNC's campus. The school says it's doing its best, including posting content online, to battle the virus.

August 1, 2020 11:52 p.m. EDT
Uneasy sleep: Pandemic dreams
As the coronavirus pandemic started spreading across the globe so did reports of people having strange, disturbing and vivid dreams.

August 1, 2020 10:07 p.m. EDT
How to safely take road trip amid COVID-19
Wibbitz has some tips for you and your family to safely take a road trip during the coronavirus pandemic.

August 1, 2020 10:05 p.m. EDT
UV sanitizers put to the test
UV sanitizers claim they can disinfect small household items within seconds, but do they really work?

August 1, 2020 9:15 p.m. EDT
On the Record, Aug. 1: What's the future like after COVID-19
Disasters have a multiplying effect, and a pandemic like COVID-19 has the potential to change our world for decades to come. We speak with some experts in the field of psychology, education, entertainment and urban design about this.

August 1, 2020 8:01 p.m. EDT