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Gov. Cooper to tour damage from earthquake in Sparta — Gov. Cooper will be in Sparta on Tuesday to survey damage to businesses and homes from the 5.1 magnitude earthquake that hit on Sunday. Cooper will also meet with local and county officials and view damage to the Alleghany County Administration Building.

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.

Scientists predict 300,000 US deaths by 2021, say virus 'not even close' to being over
Some scientists are now saying the number of U.S. deaths could reach 300,000 by the end of the year -- and that the wave of COVID-19 infections is not even close to over.

August 10, 2020 7:17 a.m. EDT
Duke researchers put masks, face coverings to the test
How can consumers know how much protection their face covering really offers? A new Duke University study attempts to answer that very question.

August 8, 2020 12:25 p.m. EDT
New lesson plan: Going back to school during pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic still growing, school districts across the country are wrestling with how to return students to the classroom.

August 9, 2020 7:24 a.m. EDT
Texas clinic accused of fake coronavirus testing
Prosecutors say the man running the clinic is not a doctor and the clinics COVID-19 tests are not as advertised.

August 8, 2020 12:27 p.m. EDT
Dr. Fauci says U.S. can get COVID-19 numbers 'way down' by Election Day
Dr. Anthony Fauci once again emphasized the importance of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing.

August 7, 2020 11:06 p.m. EDT
Cloth face coverings slow coronavirus spread, evidence shows
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that the virus could be contained in two months if all Americans wore masks.

August 7, 2020 11:01 p.m. EDT
Pandemic fuels push for touchless tech
New technology has emerged to help minimize crowds, shared surfaces, and person-to-person contact.

August 8, 2020 2:22 p.m. EDT
Duke study reveals best face masks to wear
WRAL's Julian Grace talked to two researchers about the study done at Duke University to see which face masks are effective against coronavirus.

August 7, 2020 10:26 p.m. EDT
Chapel Hill stepping up police patrols to enforce health guidelines
WRAL's Rosalia Fodera spoke with some students at UNC about Chapel Hill's move to raise police patrols to enforce health guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.

August 7, 2020 10:17 p.m. EDT
COVID-19 complication: Delirium
Doctors say they're increasing seeing COVID-19 patients exhibiting signs of delirium, possibly due to depleted oxygen levels.

August 7, 2020 6:25 p.m. EDT
Scathing obituary calls out Trump's COVID-19 response
Texas widow blames President Trump and politicians "who did not take this pandemic seriously" for her husband's death.

August 7, 2020 6:01 p.m. EDT
Pandemic entertainment: Drive-in revival continues to grow
Tribeca Enterprises and Walmart are teaming up to transform more than 150 parking lots across the country into drive-in movie theaters.

August 7, 2020 4:29 p.m. EDT
Jewelry, strippers & Lamborghini: Texas man accused Of COVID-19 fraud
Houston man accused of making fraudulent applications for coronavirus relief aid and then spending the money cars, strippers and other luxury goods.

August 6, 2020 11:51 p.m. EDT
College campuses stepping up to enforce masks on campus
WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez spoke with students who are glad that colleges around North Carolina will be enforcing the rule to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

August 6, 2020 10:37 p.m. EDT
Michelle Obama has 'depression' due to racism
Former First Lady Michelle Obama says she's suffering from a "low-grade depression" in the midst of a pandemic, rough race relations in the U.S. and political discord.

August 6, 2020 10:18 p.m. EDT
Pandemic stress fuels eating disorders
Experts warn conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are common triggers.

August 6, 2020 8:48 p.m. EDT
Durham bar changing concept to adapt during pandemic
WRAL's Lora Lavigne has more on a Durham bar that was forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic. The owners have a new business concept they are using to reopen to the public.

August 6, 2020 7:29 p.m. EDT
Durham bar flips business around to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic
Gov. Roy Cooper's extension of the state's Phase 2 of its coronavirus reopening plan continues to bring hardships, especially for bars that have been closed for five months.

August 6, 2020 7:46 p.m. EDT
COVID-19 symptoms may last beyond two weeks in young patients
A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that even mild symptoms may lead to long-term complications.

August 6, 2020 5:26 p.m. EDT
Water warning: COVID-19 pandemic increases drowning risks
With public pools closed and beaches left without lifeguards, safety experts warn more people are at greater risk of drowning.

August 6, 2020 4:47 p.m. EDT