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North Carolina surpasses 2,000 hospitalized for COVID-19; 10.2% of recent tests have been positive — More than 2,000 people are being treated in North Carolina hospitals for the novel coronavirus, the greatest number to date. The rate of positive tests for the virus reached 10.2% in the most recent report, a rate not seen since April.
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Coronavirus NC Rebound Coverage

As we cope with the impact of the coronavirus crisis, life will be different. WRAL is exploring the new normal in this series of reports.

Roundtable: Economic recovery after coronavirus
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Wake County Economic Development and the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce host a roundtable to discuss specific economic challenges and opportunities businesses in the North Central part of the state have faced in light of the pandemic.

December 1, 2020 12:54 p.m. EST
Gov. Cooper to speak as NC sees record 2,000+ COVID hospitalizations
On Tuesday, COVID-19 hospitalizations in North Carolina surpassed 2,000 for the first time. More than 2,030 people are in the hospital fighting coronavirus, and nearly a quarter of those are in intensive care units. Statewide, hospital beds are 74% full and intensive care units are 79% full.

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Understand airline policies for safe, flexible travel
Airline policies on middle seats and last-minute cancellations can vary, but they can be important to choosing a flight during the pandemic.

November 23, 2020 5:53 p.m. EST
Pandemic restrictions put future of 72-year-old Rudy Theater in Selma at risk
The owner of The Rudy hopes just one more show might save the 72-year-old musical theater venue in Selma.

November 23, 2020 6:40 a.m. EST
Dancing Wake Forest teacher lifts students' moods
A Wake Forest teacher made up a funny dance and song to educate her students about coronavirus.

November 23, 2020 4:30 a.m. EST
Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of COVID-19 shots in US
Pfizer formally asked U.S. regulators Friday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic -- but not until after a long, hard winter.

November 20, 2020 5:40 p.m. EST
Local pastor wary of second round of COVID
A new study shows many COVID-19 survivors may have some immunity to re-infection, but a Raleigh pastor says he's not willing to chance it.

November 20, 2020 7:18 p.m. EST
Pfizer to seek emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced Friday it will seek FDA approval for limited use of its new coronavirus vaccine. The first doses could be available in December, but widespread availability is still months away.

November 20, 2020 8:23 p.m. EST
Christmas tree lots seeing earlier sales during COVID-19 pandemic
A Christmas tree farmer said he's noticed people are decorating earlier this year, possibly to beat the COVID-19 blues.

November 21, 2020 6:27 a.m. EST
First international flight takes off from RDU since March 31
The first international flight has taken off from RDU since the start of the pandemic.

November 19, 2020 11:11 a.m. EST
Wake expanding in-person classes to high schools
After more than nine months out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic, Wake County high school students will be back in class in January.

November 18, 2020 8:34 p.m. EST
Parents pleased Wake high school students will soon be back in school
After more than nine months out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic, Wake County high school students will be back in class in January.

November 18, 2020 8:34 p.m. EST
Criminal trials restart in one Wake courthouse, while virus forces reduced operations at second
As the first criminal trial in months gets underway at the Wake County Justice Center, several courtrooms in the nearby Wake County Courthouse are closed until further notice after five coronavirus cases were reported among staff in the past three weeks.

November 17, 2020 7:04 p.m. EST
NC rolls out county alert system to illustrate severity of pandemic
State officials on Tuesday rolled out a system to show North Carolina's coronavirus hotspots to ratchet up pressure on counties where the virus is spreading rapidly and in danger of overrunning health care resources.

November 18, 2020 5:26 a.m. EST
Durham students could start heading back to school in January
Durham Public Schools officials said Monday that they want to start bringing students back to classrooms in January with a mix of in-person and virtual learning.

November 16, 2020 7:06 p.m. EST
NC offers advice for a COVID-19 safe Thanksgiving, Black Friday
Mimicking guidance from local doctors and national health experts, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is offering their own suggestions for safe holiday celebrations.

November 16, 2020 9:06 a.m. EST
Restaurants get creative as cold weather threatens outdoor dining during COVID-19
The upcoming colder weather has many restaurateurs concerned who have come to rely heavily on expanded outdoor dining during COVID-19.

November 6, 2020 8:09 a.m. EST
North Carolina among many states seeing rise in coronavirus cases
WRAL's Keely Arthur reports that health officials in North Carolina continue to express concern over the large number of coronavirus cases here and across the country.

November 5, 2020 10:29 p.m. EST
Duke nurse: Entire families are being exposed to COVID-19
Duke Regional Hospital emergency nurse Ashley Wheeler talks about a rise in coronavirus cases and deaths in the state, including a rise in families getting tested together for coronavirus.

November 5, 2020 11:26 a.m. EST
As cases spike, UNC doctor urges 'please wear a mask'
Dr. David Wohl, an infectious disease specialist at UNC Medical Center, urged Americans to wear a mask on Monday as health officials prepare for what could be a deadly holiday season.

November 2, 2020 10:06 a.m. EST