Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Jan. 23-24, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Jan. 23-24, 2021.

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  Durham VA hosts mass vaccination event Saturday, continuing rapid distribution process
  The Durham VA is administering 400 doses a day, Monday through Thursday. That's about 1,600 people a week.

  January 23, 2021 11:33 p.m. EST
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  U.S. passes 25 million confirmed coronavirus cases
  The official tally works out to about one in every 13 people in the country, or about 7.6% of the population.

  January 24, 2021 11:38 a.m. EST
• CDC reviewing new data that suggests coronavirus variant identified in UK could be more deadly
  CDC modeling shows this new variant, which has been shown to spread especially quickly, could become the predominant variant in the United States by March.

  January 24, 2021 11:33 a.m. EST
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  NC reports first case of highly-contagious COVID-19 variant
  According to officials, 195 cases of the COVID variant, called B.1.1.7., have been reported in 21 states as of Jan. 22.

  January 24, 2021 11:33 a.m. EST
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  ASK AGING WELL: When can I visit my mother who had COVID?
  Many assume they must wait for a negative COVID test before having an in-person visit or safely bringing in home help. CDC explains why not.

  January 24, 2021 8:17 p.m. EST
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  Wake school employee dies after battle with coronavirus
  A Wake County Public School System part-time employee has died of COVID-19 complications, according to family members.

  January 27, 2021 12:12 p.m. EST
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  Biden reinstates Covid-19-related travel restrictions lifted by Trump
  President Joe Biden on Monday reinstated the Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and much of Europe.

  January 25, 2021 9:45 p.m. EST
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  Diaper Bank of North Carolina sees needs grow exponentially during COVID
  Michelle Old, executive director of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina and her small staff of three people went into overdrive in March when the COVID-19 pandemic hit to get diapers, period products and adult incontinence supplies to those in need.

  January 25, 2021 9:00 a.m. EST
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  Some at high-risk for COVID raise concerns about vaccination priority
  North Carolina recently changed it's recommendations of priority groups for the COVID-19 vaccine to meet those of the federal government. The placement of these groups has some people in the high-risk category concerned as it could be several months before they receive their sh

  January 24, 2021 11:13 p.m. EST
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  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.

  April 5, 2022 2:00 p.m. EDT
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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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  March 18, 2022 2:24 p.m. EDT