Coronavirus After The Outbreak Coverage

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.

Sources: NC will stay in Phase 2, bars and gyms stay closed, for at least 4 weeks
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.

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.

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.

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.

Garage concerts ease quarantine blues
Colorado musician keeps his neighbors entertained with weekly jam sessions.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Uneasy sleep: Pandemic dreams
As the coronavirus pandemic started spreading across the globe so did reports of people having strange, disturbing and vivid dreams.

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.

UV sanitizers put to the test
UV sanitizers claim they can disinfect small household items within seconds, but do they really work?

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.

Bryan Cranston donates plasma after recovering from COVID-19
Bryan Cranston has recovered and is donating his plasma -- and antibodies -- at the UCLA Blood and Plasma Donation Center.

Duke University will freeze undergraduate tuition, rescind increase
Duke University President Vincent E. Price on Saturday said in an announcement on the school's website it will freeze undergraduate tuition and rescind the planned 3.9 percent tuition increase scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Trump, Fauci encourage plasma donation
President Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci joined together to plea with those who have recovered from coronavirus to donate their plasma.