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Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2020
This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Dec. 17, 2020.
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Pardons not releasing anyone from NC prisons
Gov. Roy Cooper granted pardons to five wrongfully convicted men, but all had already been released from prison. Advocates are pushing his administration to release more inmates during the pandemic. -
FDA group endorses Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine candidate is similar to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that was authorized and shipped out to the first Americans earlier this week. -
Wake officials fear spike in virus cases before vaccine widely available
Most healthy adults in Wake County will likely not get a coronavirus vaccine until late spring or summer, local health experts said Thursday. -
More than half of Wake COVID-19 death certificates list no other significant conditions
WRAL's data trackers combed through more than 260 death certificates for the Wake County, compiling and analyzing information to better understand who is dying from the coronavirus. -
Cumberland County Schools to delay return to in-person classes for two weeks after the holidays
Cumberland County School officials announced on Thursday that in-person classes would be delayed for two weeks after the holidays to limit the spread of coronavirus in the classroom. -
No, There Are No Microchips in Coronavirus Vaccines
There are 10 ingredients in Pfizer's coronavirus vaccines. Contrary to several conspiracy theories circulating online, a tracking microchip planted by the government to surveil the movements of Americans is not among them. -
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." -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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