Coronavirus After The Outbreak Coverage

Study suggests fetal virus infection possible
A small study strengthens evidence that pregnant women infected with the coronavirus might be able to spread it to a fetus before birth.

North Carolina sees highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
North Carolina saw its highest single-day increase of coronavirus cases on Saturday.

After 4 months of being closed, Disney World reopens with phased plan
"The Most Magical Place on Earth" has reopened after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Celebrities who have had COVID-19
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, were the first celebrities to reveal that they had tested positive for the virus.

FDA: Florida church sold fake coronavirus cure
Agents raid "Genesis II Church of Health and Healing" after toxic "Miracle Mineral Solution" was marketed as a cure for COVID-19.

Application process underway for Wake County Virtual Academy
WRAL's Leslie Moreno has more on the new Wake County Virtual Academy that is now accepting applications for the fall school year.

Despite coronavirus concerns, Outer Banks continues to see summer surge in tourism
The Outer Banks is seeing a surprise surge in tourism this summer.

Business continues to boom during summer on Outer Banks
The Outer Banks is still thriving during the summer months, despite the coronavirus outbreak. WRAL's Keely Arthur spoke with tourists and locals about how the process is still going strong.

Housekeeper fears for her safety if students return to UNC-Chapel Hill
Classes resume at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in one month, and concerns are mounting over the safety of having thousands of college students back on campus amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Michigan coronavirus survivor celebrates 100th Birthday
Beating pneumonia and COVID-19, Margaret Rohl defied all the odds and was able to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Concerns mount in Chapel Hill over prospect of students returning to UNC amid pandemic
Classes resume at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in one month, and concerns are mounting over the safety of having thousands of college students back on campus amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Blood type may affect your COVID-19 risk, studies suggest
According to NBC News, recent studies indicate that people with Type A blood are more vulnerable to COVID-19, while people with Type O blood seem to be more protected against the virus.

EPA approves Lysol disinfectant spray as effective against COVID-19
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed two Lysol products are effective against COVID-19.

Back-to-school spending forecast: Parents to spend more on tech for virtual learning
Many parents aren't sure what format learning will take on this fall for 53 million school-aged children as COVID-19 continues to spread. Parents anxieties are high for a variety of reasons: health, finances and their children falling behind in education.

Worldwide questions swirl about school plans
As schools in the United States consider what to do this fall, how are other schools around the world handling the return of students?

Wake school officials try to determine how to deploy teachers for both online, in-person instruction
Public schools in Wake County will open in a little more than five weeks, and although school administrators have devised a plan for how to operate during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many details will depend on what parents decide to do.

Applications to Virtual academy will play key role in Wake school reopening plans
Public schools in Wake County will open in a little more than five weeks, and although school administrators have devised a plan for how to operate during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many details will depend on what parents decide to do.

Nursing home installs 'visitor booth' during pandemic
A Texas nursing home set up a visitors booth so residents could see loved ones.

COVID-19 patient leaves hospital after 76 days
A woman opens up about her dad's journey with COVID-19 after he spend 76 days in the hospital.