Coronavirus After The Outbreak Coverage

Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?

Pets & the pandemic: Easing back to work anxiety
As more Americans return to work, pets used to work-from-home routines are facing a major adjustment.

Pool testing could be the answer to getting more COVID-19 case results
As North Carolina and other states work to safely reopen, it will require millions more COVID-19 tests per day. One idea on the table is something called pool testing.

'Pool testing' for COVID-19 has its skeptics
WRAL's Julian Grace spoke with two infectious disease experts about the idea of "pool testing" and whether it could help identify more COVID-19 cases in our state.

NASA creates wearable device to help stop spread of coronavirus
NASA has created a wearable item it says can help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Concerns arise about plans to return to school amid COVID-19
WRAL's Leslie Moreno spoke with a parent about some concerns she has about students, social distancing and wearing face masks in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as schools prepare for a possible return of students.

Hospitals need to change to handle more telehealth, policy expert says
Dr. Mark McClellan, director of the Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University, says the health care industry needs to evolve in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Concerns arise as children head back to classrooms
As kids get ready to head back to the classroom, parents still have questions.

Wait continues for school year plans
Parents, students and teachers are eagerly waiting to learn plans for the school year. Because of the pandemic, school officials need to finalize cleaning protocols, social distancing requirements and learning plans. Brenda Berg with Best NC, a nonprofit that works to improve the state's education system, joined WRAL News to share what she believes needs to happen.

Relatives say ramping up testing at nursing homes long overdue
WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez spoke with relatives of nursing home patients who said they are glad action is finally being taken to test those patients for coronavirus.

Florida doctors: Postpone Republican National Convention
Hundreds of Florida doctors are calling on Jacksonville's mayor to postpone the upcoming Republican National Convention and institute mandatory mask requirements due to rapidly rising coronavirus infections.

Gov. Cooper's press office says no announcement will be made on future of schools today
A scheduled press conference with Gov. Roy Cooper will be held Wednesday afternoon but, according to a press briefing, he will not address the future of schools in North Carolina.

Fayetteville man recovers from Remdesivir, which could prove to be costly drug
WRAL's Leslie Moreno spoke with a Fayetteville man who recovered from COVID-19 with the new drug Remdesivir. It could prove to be a very costly drug for other patients.

Fayetteville man beats COVID-19 with Remdesivir; drug's price concerns others
Harold Lassiter tested positive for Covid-19 back in May.<br /> He qualified for Remdesivir and was one of the first in the state to take the drug.

EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US tourists
The European Union will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, and possibly China soon, the bloc announced Tuesday, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.

Coronavirus curve explains why Americans are facing an EU travel ban
New confirmed daily cases in the EU peaked around mid-March and are on a clear downward trend, with cases below 10,000 for more than a month. In the US, new cases are on a steep upward trajectory.

Durham educating businesses on reopening safely to persuade consumers to get 'Back on the Bull'
Restaurants and businesses are reopening, but many people are still hesitant to visit them. So, Durham officials are launching an effort to provide consumers with needed information - and hopefully confidence.

'Back on the Bull' website to provide safety info for Durham businesses, residents
Restaurants and businesses are reopening, but many people are still hesitant to visit them. So, Durham officials are launching an effort to provide consumers with needed information - and hopefully confidence.

Forest: Lawsuit against fall rival Cooper isn't political
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said Monday his impending lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper for unilaterally closing businesses and mandating face masks due to COVID-19 isn't politically motivated, despite their November election matchup.