Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Dec. 19-20, 2020

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Dec. 19-20, 2020.

• 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.

  December 19, 2020 6:21 p.m. EST
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  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.

  December 19, 2020 8:00 p.m. EST
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  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.

  December 19, 2020 6:34 p.m. EST
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  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.

  December 20, 2020 12:02 a.m. EST
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  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.

  December 21, 2020 5:24 a.m. EST
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  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.

  December 20, 2020 11:55 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