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COVID hospitalizations jump by 22% in one week, with new cases rising by 32% in NC. — According to data from May 8-14, new COVID cases increased by 32% week-over-week in NC, with hospitalizations up by 22%. COVID cases in Wake County increased by 42% overall week-over-week, with Durham County's numbers going up by 20% and Cumberland County jumping by 40%.

Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Feb. 3, 2021.

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COVID-19 vaccinations coming to select Walgreens locations
300 Walgreens locations will begin administering coronavirus vaccines in the coming week.

February 3, 2021 12:02 p.m. EST
Keep copy of your parent's COVID-19 Vaccination Card
COVID Vaccination Record Cards are easy to misplace and trouble to replace. Keep yours or your parent's in a safe place.

February 3, 2021 11:10 a.m. EST
White House COVID-19 briefing: Feb. 3, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team held a public briefing on Feb. 3, 2021.

February 3, 2021 11:46 a.m. EST
Duke warning: Students might have to remain in their rooms if virus trends don't improve
Duke University officials have issued a dire warning to students: Follow safety protocols to limit the spread of coronavirus, or face the possibility of a campus lockdown in which students would take all classes online and leave their rooms only to get food.

February 3, 2021 8:41 p.m. EST
State moves to put $1.6 billion more in federal pandemic money toward schools
Bill also includes money for rental assistance and a second chance at $335 grants for parents.

February 4, 2021 12:20 p.m. EST
Several hurdles remain before more NC students can return to class
While almost everyone from the governor, state education leaders and lawmakers down to school administrators and parents appears ready to send students back to North Carolina public school classrooms, a number of details still need to be worked out.

February 3, 2021 7:55 p.m. EST
Teachers: Vaccinate us first before reopening schools
Some Wake County teachers are leery about returning to in-person classes in two weeks, saying they're concerned about their health and safety.

February 3, 2021 7:47 p.m. EST
Talks continue to bring mass COVID-19 vaccination sites to the Triangle
A mass COVID-19 vaccination site in Charlotte was a success, and county leaders and officials said plans are in the works for mass vaccinations sites in the Triangle.

February 3, 2021 5:18 p.m. EST
Fort Bragg schools announces return to in-person learning, starting Feb. 18
Beginning Thursday, Feb. 18, all Fort Bragg Department of Defense Education Activity schools will reopen to in-person attendance.

February 5, 2021 11:38 a.m. EST
Health experts say it's best to skip the Super Bowl party on Sunday
For many, gathering for the Super Bowl is just the American way. But that's another tradition experts say may need to be postponed by a year.

February 3, 2021 11:05 p.m. EST
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
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
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
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
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