Coronavirus NC Rebound Coverage

Durham hopes boosting confidence that local businesses are safe during pandemic will spur economic rebound
The coronavirus pandemic dealt a serious economic blow to the nation, but as North Carolina and many other states start to rebound, Durham appears to be stuck in a slowdown.

Pandemic continues to take toll on Durham businesses
The coronavirus pandemic dealt a serious economic blow to the nation, but as North Carolina and many other states start to rebound, Durham appears to be stuck in a slowdown.

North Carolina economy recovering at uneven pace
A Lending Tree report found North Carolina is 10th among states in the rate of recovery amid the pandemic.

Temperature checks, distance, masks: Wake schools demonstrate how they'll keep students and teachers safe
A week before some students return to the classroom after months of remote learning, teachers and administrators demonstrated the steps they were taking to make sure that is safe. Before entering any school building, every student, employee and visitor will answer questions about symptoms and recent contacts and will have their temperature taken, every day.

'Extremely confident' and 'prepared very, very well:' Wake leaders make case for safe return to the classroom
A week before some students return to the classroom after months of remote learning, teachers and administrators demonstrated the steps they were taking to make sure that is safe.

Contact tracer says some struggles exist with COVID-19 cases
WRAL's Keely Arthur spoke with a contact tracer who said she has seen some struggles with getting information from people with regards to COVID-19 cases.

People come out for start of State Fair food event
The State Fair is a staple to the Triangle and people across North Carolina. Although it's been canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, vendors are still providing a few fair favorites.

More say NC schools reopening too quickly than too slowly
A WRAL News poll shows that about twice as many people in North Carolina think the state needs to exercise more caution in returning students to classrooms during the pandemic as the number who say the state is moving too slowly.

Poll: Many in NC still uneasy about going to bars, movie theaters
Bar owners fought for months to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, but even though they are now allowed to serve people outdoors, many North Carolina residents said they still aren't comfortable going there, according to the results of a WRAL News poll released Thursday.

Cooper cites growing virus caseload, urges more vigilance by NC residents
Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide an Oct. 15, 2020, update on the coronavirus outbreak in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

NC sees record number of new coronavirus cases, 2nd-highest daily hospitalizations
North Carolina reported 2,684 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday. With more than 2,500 new cases reported Thursday, the state is reaching a peak unseen since the pandemic began

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair food event, Car-no-ween
Enjoy delicious fair food and movies while staying socially distanced and safe this weekend.

Local CEO warns of hand sanitizers from unknown brands
Heather Florio, CEO of local hand sanitizer maker Desert Harvest, explains why some sanitizers are dangerous and even deadly.

New drive-in movie theater opening in Chapel Hill
A new drive-in movie theater option is opening in Chapel Hill.

What are the new mask rules for WCPSS students?
Masks will be required for all students and staff on school property, including buses and playgrounds. Schools will have extra masks available and will work with students who have medical issues.

NC restaurant, retail officials back push for masks, distancing to keep virus in check
State health and safety officials provide an Oct. 13, 2020, update on the coronavirus outbreak in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

Masks required for all when students return to Wake County schools
The Wake County Public School System posted a complete guide to face coverings and how they should be handled at school.

Tillis, cleared to resume in-person activities, participating in COVID antibody study
Thom Tillis, who tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month, has been cleared to resume in-person activities, according to his doctor.

Wake Tech EMS students screen DMV employees for COVID-19 before work
Some EMS students from Wake Technical Community College are helping to screen DMV employees.