Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Feb. 12, 2021.

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  CDC to issue guidance on reopening schools safely
  On Friday, both the CDC and Wake County Schools Superintendent will have conferences explaining what comes next for schools, and how to bring students back to the classrooms safely.

  February 12, 2021 5:18 a.m. EST
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  Tracking the curve of COVID cases in NC
  After almost a full year of learning to live with a pandemic, North Carolina's COVID curve finally seems to be heading the right direction. Let's keep it going that way.

  February 12, 2021 7:26 a.m. EST
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  With safety first, Wake students will return to classrooms, some for first time in almost a year
  With Wake County public school students returning to in-person learning next week, some for the first time in almost a year, many parents, students and teachers are wondering how the transition can be done safely.

  February 12, 2021 7:12 p.m. EST
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  Stimulus means fewer bankruptcies in NC, for now
  The federal government has doled out $9 billion in unemployment benefits and more than $1 billion in forgivable business loans in North Carolina in the past year to help families and businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic. The government parachute appears to have worked, as the fewest bankruptcies were reported nationwide in 34 years.

  February 12, 2021 7:13 p.m. EST
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  Rural lawmakers say too much of NC's vaccine going to mass vaccination sites
  Lawmakers from rural counties are calling on state health officials to hold off on more vaccination mega-sites until the state starts getting more vaccine, arguing that rural areas are being shortchanged.

  February 12, 2021 7:18 p.m. EST
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  Fayetteville bus routes suspended after virus outbreak
  Three employees who drive Fayetteville Area System of Transit buses have tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the city to suspend six routes.

  February 12, 2021 2:50 p.m. EST
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  Community health centers could play big role in vaccinating 'hard to reach' populations
  President Biden announced the launch of the Federally Qualified Health Center Program that will provide more vaccines to community health centers to reach undeserved communities. So far, North Carolina is not a part of the plan.

  February 12, 2021 6:59 p.m. EST
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  "There is fear." Asian community struggling with discriminatory attacks over COVID-19
  A local mental health expert says the effects of the attacks happening across the country are trickling down to North Carolina Asian communities.

  February 22, 2021 9:59 a.m. EST
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  PNC Arena preps for mass vaccination event Saturday amidst adverse weather
  The show will go on, despite the potential icy and wet weather.

  February 12, 2021 10:31 p.m. EST
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  NC's vaccination strategy is 'fast and fair,' Cooper says
  Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina is working to overcome supply limitations and hesitancy among some groups as providers try to vaccination as many people as possible as quickly as possible across the state.

  February 11, 2021 8:23 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