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Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2020

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Nov. 13, 2020.

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Coronavirus spread on the rise in rural North Carolina counties
More than half the state's COVID-19 deaths in October were in rural counties, not the population centers.

November 13, 2020 6:37 p.m. EST
Ticketmaster will require negative coronavirus test for concerts in the future
Ticketmaster will have customers use their phones to verify whether they've received a COVID-19 vaccine or have tested negative for the virus. Fans will need to prove that they've tested negative as recently as 24 hours before the show.

November 13, 2020 8:44 p.m. EST
After NC changes how it calculates pandemic metrics, cases, deaths decline, but hospitalizations jump
North Carolina's daily coronavirus metrics veered a bit off recent trajectories on Friday after state health officials changed how and when data was measured.

November 13, 2020 2:23 p.m. EST
More PPE needed at North Carolina nursing homes, advocates say
As coronavirus cases rise in North Carolina, the AARP is calling on state leaders to better protect people in nursing homes.

November 13, 2020 6:31 p.m. EST
Think holiday dinner conversations are tough? Try talking turkey with family about Thanksgiving pandemic precautions
The stricter limit on indoor gatherings in North Carolina means families are encouraged to rethink how Thanksgiving celebrations will look, which could require some tough planning conversations in the coming days.

November 13, 2020 7:48 p.m. EST
Rural NC counties now facing brunt of coronavirus
More than half the state's COVID-19 deaths in October were in rural counties, not the population centers.

November 13, 2020 6:37 p.m. EST
YMCA of the Triangle announces new mask policy
Beginning Monday, November 16, masks will be required at all times in YMCA facilities and when indoor fitness takes place.

November 13, 2020 6:50 p.m. EST
More students, less social distance in Wake County classrooms come Monday
Monday will be a big day for Wake County elementary schools. After weeks of limited class size and rotation between in-school and remote learning, students in kindergarten through third grade will return to class -- all together, every day.

November 14, 2020 9:56 a.m. EST
VA facing same coronavirus concerns as other US hospitals
Hospitals run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are no different that other health care facilities nationwide when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the man who oversees all 172 VA hospitals.

November 13, 2020 7:13 p.m. EST
WRAL reporter talks to her family about how they will celebrate Thanksgiving this year
The stricter limit on indoor gatherings in North Carolina means families are encouraged to rethink how Thanksgiving celebrations will look, which could require some tough planning conversations in the coming days.

November 13, 2020 7:48 p.m. EST
Coronavirus in North Carolina: Maps, charts and data
View interactive coronavirus maps, graphics and county-by-county data on cases and deaths related to the COVID-19 outbreak in North Carolina. See whether the state is "flattening the curve."

December 22, 2020 3:57 p.m. EST
Coronavirus cases: U.S. and world - curves, maps and data
The Associated Press is tracking new reported coronavirus cases across the United States and globally, including showing curves by country. Click or hover on any state on the U.S. map to see the total number of reported cases and deaths. On the chart under the map, you can click to rank states based on the number of cases or deaths. Update times for the data are shown under the map and chart.

April 20, 2020 1:51 p.m. EDT
How much and when: Check your stimulus payment
The federal government has started making direct deposits to tens of millions of Americans to help people survive financially in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The health crisis has evolved into an economic crisis as businesses and schools shut down to slow the spread of the virus.

April 15, 2020 4:18 p.m. EDT
Grocery stores begin returning to regular operating hours
As of mid-May, many grocery stores and drug stores have returned to normal operating hours. Some have ended their senior and at-risk shopping hours as well. Read on for the details.

August 17, 2020 1:21 p.m. EDT
Updated list: What's open, closed across NC
On March 30, 2020, at 5 p.m., a statewide "stay-at-home" order goes into effect in North Carolina. The order expands the list of public places ordered to close to prevent the spread of coronavirus, lowers the limit for the number of people at gatherings to 10, requires people keep 6 feet apart when out of the house and extends the closing of public schools through May 15.

April 14, 2020 11:25 p.m. EDT
List: Stores offering dedicated shopping hours for seniors
Updated July 6: There are still multiple grocery stores here in the Triangle offering dedicated shopping hours for seniors to help reduce their risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on for the list including grocery stores, drug stores, big box stores and warehouse clubs.

July 6, 2020 10:49 p.m. EDT
List of resources to help seniors get groceries and prescriptions
Many businesses and organizations are offering delivery and drive-through services to help seniors and those who are at-risk reduce contact and still find the essentials they need. Read on for a growing list of resources including free prescription delivery, free curbside grocery pick-up, grocery delivery options and food pantry assistance.

March 26, 2020 7:05 p.m. EDT
Triangle restaurants offering catering, delivery and take-out
A list of catering companies offering family meals, plus a list of local places offering take out or delivery.

March 24, 2020 12:01 p.m. EDT
Resources to get through the coronavirus economic slowdown
This list of resources for giving and getting help will continue to grow until the coronavirus crisis has passed.

May 22, 2020 6:21 p.m. EDT
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April 3, 2020 9:40 a.m. EDT