Coronavirus After The Outbreak Coverage

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.

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.

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.

COVID-19 complication: Delirium
Doctors say they're increasing seeing COVID-19 patients exhibiting signs of delirium, possibly due to depleted oxygen levels.

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.

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.

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.

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.