Coronavirus NC Rebound Coverage

Masks, hand-washing and other lessons Wake parents need to teach children before they return to in-person classes
With less than a week before Wake County elementary school students return to the classroom for the first time in more than seven months, school district administrators said Tuesday that now is the time for parents to prepare their children for a school environment that will look and feel much different than normal.

Duke doctor reacts to concerning climb in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Cameron Wolfe, an infectious disease specialist with Duke, talks about the rise in coronavirus cases in North Carolina and across the country.

More in NC venturing out as coronavirus caseload growing
The daily average of new coronavirus infections in North Carolina has reached unprecedented levels in recent days, but that doesn't appear to be keeping people from going to events that are attracting crowds.

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.

WCPSS prepares families for in-classroom learning
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.