Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Feb. 23, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Feb. 23, 2021.

• With 450+ COVID-19 vaccine providers in NC, a careful calculus determines where shots are sent
  The availability of COVID-19 vaccines continues to grow across North Carolina. As the state gets more shots from the federal government and is able to allocate them to more providers, including county health departments, hospitals, pharmacies and others.

  February 23, 2021 5:54 p.m. EST
• Durham to start vaccinating up to 1,000 teachers per week as in-person learning set to return
  The effort to get students back to the classroom continues Wednesday as teachers will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

  February 23, 2021 12:23 p.m. EST
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  NC Zoo veterinarians take steps to prevent COVID-19 transmission between animals and zoo staff, visitors
  COVID-19 is not just a threat to humans but also a risk for many animals. Veterinarians with the North Carolina Zoo have a strategy to reduce the risk of infection.

  February 23, 2021 7:40 a.m. EST
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  Cohen discusses pandemic, vaccine distribution with NC lawmakers
  Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, talks with lawmakers about the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's vaccine distribution process.

  February 23, 2021 11:11 a.m. EST
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  Drug makers working to expand COVID-19 vaccine distibution
  North Carolina is one of several states receiving more COVID-19 vaccine shipments as demand goes up.

  February 23, 2021 12:58 p.m. EST
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  NC curfew ending; restrictions loosened to allow more people at bars, gyms, sporting events
  Coronavirus trends in North Carolina have improved so much in recent weeks that Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that a nightly curfew designed to limit the spread of the virus will end Friday.

  February 25, 2021 12:57 p.m. EST
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  Bar owners 'cautiously optimistic' to see easing of COVID-19 restrictions
  On Tuesday, Zack Medford, the head of the state Bar and Tavern Association, formally requested an easing of COVID-19 restrictions meant to allow patrons back inside and end the curfew requiring alcohol sales to stop by 9 p.m.

  February 23, 2021 7:34 p.m. EST
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  Cooper could ease COVID-19 restrictions as early as Wednesday, according to source
  A source close to Gov. Roy Cooper told WRAL News that an announcement easing COVID19 restrictions could be coming, as early as Wednesday.

  February 23, 2021 11:16 p.m. EST
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  Study: Glasses-wearers three times less likely to catch COVID-19
  A study from India has found evidence that people who wear glasses are less likely to become infected with COVID-19.

  February 23, 2021 6:26 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