Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2021

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  • Family recovers following COVID antibody treatment
    Family recovers following COVID antibody treatment
    Isaac Littleton celebrated his 100th birthday in a hospital room after battling COVID with the help of the antibody treatment.
    January 29, 2021 8:13 p.m. EST
  • White House holds COVID-19 briefing
    Dr. Fauci shares updates on COVID-19 variants
    The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing Friday with updates on the COVID-19 variants and ongoing vaccination efforts.
    January 29, 2021 11:45 a.m. EST
  • UNC cracks down on house parties
    UNC cracks down on house parties
    A social media account called "Where y'all goin', UNC," posted images of the party on Instagram with the description indicating the students involved are from UNC-Chapel Hill. The post even provides first and last names.
    January 29, 2021 7:17 a.m. EST
  • What to Know About the California Variant
    Virus variants pose new threats to US
    At least three cases of a coronavirus variant that originated in the United Kingdom have been detected in North Carolina, and at least two cases of a second variant, first found in South Africa, have been reported in South Carolina.
    January 29, 2021 7:01 p.m. EST
  • Five weeks in, vaccinations lag at NC nursing homes
    Through five weeks of vaccinations at North Carolina's long-term care facilities, only about half of the first doses the federal government has shipped to the state have been administered.
    January 29, 2021 7:45 p.m. EST
  • NC moves up on vaccination list nationally, but CDC reports doses still sitting on shelves
    North Carolina will get an extra 81,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine over the next three weeks, in addition to its weekly 120,000-dose allotment, as the federal government ramps up distribution. Still, that boost doesn't come close to meeting vaccination demand in the state.
    January 29, 2021 7:38 p.m. EST
  • Family recovers following COVID antibody treatment
    99-year-old man gets COVID antibody treatment, celebrates 100th birthday
    Isaac Littleton celebrated his 100th birthday in a hospital room after battling COVID with the help of the antibody treatment.
    January 30, 2021 6:48 p.m. EST
  • Vaccine shipment arrives at Duke Hospital
    Duke Health's at-home COVID care seeing positive results
    A local hospital system has launched a new COVID-19 treatment program in an effort to keep its facilities from overcrowding.
    January 29, 2021 8:37 p.m. EST
  • prison generic, jail generic
    State prisons offer incentives to get inmates to vaccinate
    Most prisoners can get five days knocked off their sentences. Others will get $5 to spend at the prison store.
    January 29, 2021 5:20 p.m. EST
  • Connected digital

    PETER REICHARD: As we rebuild in the new year, digitally enabled companies will rise
    Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 -- Policymakers in our state and in Congress must continue the hard work to maintain critical supports for our business community, so our state remains an appealing place to do business, during and after this pandemic. Our nation's leading technology platforms must be encouraged by these same policymakers to continue to provide the tools and services, often at no cost, to ensure that companies of all sizes can perform the digital transition that can guarantee resiliency during this time.
    January 28, 2021 5:00 a.m. EST
  • Coronavirus research
    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
  • US map of coronavirus cases from AP
    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
  • Instacart grocery bag
    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
  • Catering companies welcome holiday business
    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
  • Coronavirus: Here to Help
    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