Coronavirus After The Outbreak Coverage

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.

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.

Pandemic stress fuels eating disorders
Experts warn conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are common triggers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Study suggests disparities in children who get COVID-19
A new study suggests minority children and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds have higher rates of COVID-19.

North Carolina joins initiative to fast track COVID-19 testing
North Carolina and six other states are participating in a new COVID-19 antigen testing strategy that could produce faster results and help slow the spread of the virus.

USPS says it has 'ample capacity' to handle mail-in ballots
The agency released a definitive statement about their ability to handle the election after President Donald Trump questioned its capacity to do so.

Durham Public Schools to suspend student driver's education program
Durham Public Schools announced Wednesday it will suspend the student driver's education program indefinitely as the system begins the school year with online learning.

Business owners not happy with governor's plan to stay at Phase 2
WRAL's Julian Grace spoke with some business owners who said they are not happy with Gov. Roy Cooper's decision to keep the state in Phase 2 of the coronavirus recovery process.

Is it safe to send kids to school?
Parents, teachers, pediatricians and local government officials across the country are facing a dilemma: How do we keep schools safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? Should children return to classrooms?

Doom boom: Survival sales spike amid COVID-19 pandemic
The ongoing hardships presented by the coronavirus have triggered a surge in the sale of survival and emergency preparedness gear.

Wayne County Public Schools to reopen with online learning for first three weeks
The Wayne County Board of Education voted 4-2 on Wednesday to start the public school year with online learning only for the first three weeks.

Durham seafood business thrives with good food, good times
Summertime and seafood fit like bait and hook. Our Tar Heel Traveler is at a seafood joint in Durham which is open and optimistic about the future.

President Trump press conference on coronavirus response
President Trump is scheduled to hold a press conference at the White House with the latest information on what the government is doing in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Food banks pivot to meet COVID-19 challenge
Food banks across the country are struggling to meet the huge increase in demand triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with many changing the way they operate to better serve their communities.

World's longest yard sale begins
The annual Worlds Longest Yard Sale, stretching from Michigan to Alabama, began Thursday, despite the coronavirus pandemic.