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Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Dec. 19-20, 2020
This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Dec. 19-20, 2020.
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Complete coverage of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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How Santa Claus will deliver presents safely in the COVID-19 pandemic, explained by kids
It's a family tradition for the Hakerem family to leave cookies out on the dining room or kitchen table for Santa Claus when he delivers presents on Christmas Eve. -
Is it safe to travel if I've already had coronavirus?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a strong warning against travel for the holiday season on Dec. 2, asking the public to postpone their holiday plans. But, Many Americans will likely travel anyway this holiday season. -
When can we return to normal?
The United States moved one step closer to getting back to normal this past week with the first COVID vaccinations of health care workers around the country. While the majority of Americans won't get their shots until spring, the vaccine rollout is a hopeful sign of better days ahead. We asked Dr. Anthony Fauci as well as several public health researchers and health and science writers for The New York Times for their predictions about the months ahead. Here's what they had to say. -
Do your holiday shopping online this year, health experts urge
Health experts are asking Americans to not wait, and do their holiday shopping online this year. -
Expert: Interest in Obamacare coverage rises during pandemic
A local expert says more North Carolinians are showing interest in Affordable Care Act health care plans as unemployment numbers rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Duke researchers studying new solutions for COVID patients losing sense of smell, taste
A team of experts at Duke University is researching a possible solution to coronavirus patients losing sense of smell and taste. -
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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