Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Feb. 4, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Feb. 4, 2021.

• 'They may still be alive': Surprise nursing home inspections find potentially deadly mistakes
  Nursing homes account for more than one-third of all coronavirus-related deaths in North Carolina.

  February 8, 2021 1:55 p.m. EST
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  CBC OPINION
  Editorial: Facts, science at a White House briefing. How refreshing
  Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 -- After a year of ad-lib, off-the-cuff conjecture and often conflicting statements, the White House COVID-19 briefing Thursday was a welcome bit of normalcy. People who know what they are talking about, explaining the situation, what is getting done - all without gratuitous grandstanding.

  February 5, 2021 10:46 p.m. EST
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  Parents who missed $335 grants will get another chance
  The extension for the state's "extra credit" grants is included in $2-billion-plus coronavirus pandemic relief bill.

  February 4, 2021 12:29 p.m. EST
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  Home COVID-19 test kits widely available, including NC-based LabCorp's 'Pixel'
  "At-home" self-test kits to detect COVID-19 offer convenience and fast results. Several players in the market promote their own versions.

  February 4, 2021 6:58 a.m. EST
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  'A trickle to a drip.' Diminishing COVID-19 vaccine supply causing concern in rural counties
  Moore County Health Director says his COVID-19 vaccine has gone from "a trickle to a drip."

  February 4, 2021 6:06 p.m. EST
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  Fewer NC counties considered virus 'red zones'
  North Carolina's coronavirus trend lines continue to head in positive directions, officials said Thursday.

  February 4, 2021 5:01 p.m. EST
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  Models predict NC's COVID death rate will slow over next few months
  According to the IHME model, the best case scenario would result in an additional 3437 people in North Carolina dying by May 1, down from nearly 5200 deaths experienced over the past three months

  February 5, 2021 11:38 a.m. EST
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  Cooper pitches $2,500 bonus for teachers, $1,500 for other school workers
  Gov. Roy Cooper pitched a $2,500 bonus for teachers and principals Thursday, saying the state should dip into its considerable savings to bolster educators' checks this spring.

  February 5, 2021 6:57 p.m. EST
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  Teachers, preparing for students in the classroom, want to move up in vaccine line
  Starting on Feb. 15, Wake County teachers and students will return for in-person learning. Many teachers have expressed concerns, saying it's not safe yet.

  February 4, 2021 7:49 p.m. EST
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  Senate gives initial OK to measure requiring NC schools to reopen during pandemic
  The Senate on Thursday tentatively approved a bill that would require all public schools in North Carolina to reopen amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

  February 9, 2021 6:43 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