Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Jan. 16-17, 2021
This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Jan. 16-17, 2021.
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Chapel Hill couple in their 70s expresses frustration over inability to schedule vaccine appointment
Vaccinations in North Carolina opened up to include people 65 years of age and older, but some say they're having difficulty scheduling appointments. -
Incoming CDC director: Expect 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by mid-February
In less than a year, Covid-19 has killed almost 400,000 Americans. -
CBC OPINION
TOM EARNHARDT: Common ground for healing nation's wounds
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 -- If we are looking for common ground on which to gather and heal, I submit it can be found in the nature. It is in the natural world that the rural and urban divide disappears. In nature each of us is an essential worker. -
North Carolina sees coronavirus cases and deaths fall
While the numbers are still high and concerning, North Carolina has reported fewer new COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations, which could indicate that our post-holiday spike is subsiding. -
Community celebrates Franklinton teacher retiring after 21 years
A Franklin County teacher is retiring after more than 20 years in the classroom because of COVID concerns. -
With holidays behind us, NC reports fewer new COVID-19 cases, deaths
While the numbers are still high and concerning, North Carolina has reported fewer new COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations, which could indicate that our post-holiday spike is subsiding. -
Lack of federal coordination let US fail in effort to control coronavirus
For nearly the entire pandemic, political polarization and a rejection of science have stymied the United States' ability to control the coronavirus. -
North Carolina Coronavirus dashboard - Maps, charts and data
The North Carolina COVID-19 Dashboard. The latest Coronavirus case numbers, deaths, hospitalizations, and other key coronavirus stats for North Carolina and the US. -
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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