Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2020

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Dec. 11, 2020.

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  Getting back in the game: Youth sports camps build mental, physical health during the pandemic
  This threat of COVID-19 means more kids stay in their home, often spending hours on screens like cell phones, tablets, computers and televisions.

  December 11, 2020 6:38 a.m. EST
• NC reports 'staggering' 7,500 new coronavirus infections
  North Carolina shattered the single-day record for new coronavirus cases on Friday, with the 7,540 reported infections topping the previous high by more than 1,000.

  December 11, 2020 8:20 p.m. EST
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  Citing pandemic, NC chief justice halts almost all in-person court proceedings
  North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an emergency order on Friday, postponing all non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days, starting Monday.

  December 11, 2020 1:08 p.m. EST
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  Study: Biogen conference linked to up to 300,000 coronavirus infections worldwide
  A study published by the journal Science says as many as 300,000 COVID-19 cases around the world can be traced to a two-day biotech meeting at a hotel in downtown Boston last February.

  December 11, 2020 1:10 p.m. EST
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  Non-profit offers safe, free space for children of working parents to stay during the day
  Michael's Angels offers free, safe care for children with working parents, allowing them a place to do their virtual learning during the day with the help of adult staff.

  December 11, 2020 6:35 p.m. EST
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  Raleigh nursing home partners with CVS to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to residents, staff
  More than 27,000 people in North Carolina have caught COVID-19 while living in nursing homes and residential care facilities. That's only about 7 percent of the 423,000 cases statewide, but the 2,780 deaths linked to nursing homes make up nearly 50 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in the state.

  December 11, 2020 6:16 p.m. EST
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  NCGOP, elected leaders flout pandemic rules at 'Victory Party'
  Neither the North Carolina Republican Party nor several of its top leaders are talking about a recent GOP meeting that broke several pandemic-related rules.

  December 11, 2020 6:21 p.m. EST
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  People in prison testing positive at rate higher than general public
  More than 17 percent of the state's prison population that has been tested for covid had a positive result. The state is one of a handful prioritizing people in jails for the vaccine.

  December 13, 2020 4:49 p.m. EST
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  Disobeying NC's curfew could cost you money - and a criminal record
  A statewide curfew aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus will hurt businesses' bottom lines, but not following the rules comes with its own cost.

  December 11, 2020 11:32 p.m. EST
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  New nurses ready to fight pandemic in Triangle
  Seventy-two nurses received their pins in a drive-thru ceremony Friday upon graduating from Wake Technical Community College, becoming the newest faces on the front line of the coronavirus battle.

  December 11, 2020 7:44 p.m. EST
• Local nurse's Christmas wishlist: wear a mask, socially distance and get the Covid-19 vaccination
  On Kate Brownwell's Christmas list this year: a request for people to wear a mask, socially distance and get the Covid-19 vaccination."It's heartbreaking to watch families not to be able to be with their loved ones during some of the roughest days of their lives," she said.

  December 11, 2020 7:23 p.m. EST
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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