Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, March 2, 2021
This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for March 2, 2021.
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Vaccination schedule accelerating in NC
Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a March 2, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it. -
The right UV light can disinfect
UV light kills up to 99.9% of germs, bacteria and viruses. -
Only on WRAL: Debra Morgan speaks with pharma executive Bob Ingram on what J&J vaccine means for you
Debra Morgan spoke 1 on 1 with Bob Ingram, covering a variety of topics related to the approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. -
Select Harris Teeter locations offering COVID-19 vaccine including Rocky Mount & Goldsboro
Harris Teeter is offering limited quantities of the COVID-19 vaccine at select North Carolina locations starting this week. -
Select Harris Teeter locations offering COVID-19 vaccine including Rocky Mount & Goldsboro
Harris Teeter is offering limited quantities of the COVID-19 vaccine at select North Carolina locations starting this week. -
Waters muddied on early release after lawmakers told only non-violent offenders included
Top state prison officials promised lawmakers Tuesday that only inmates with release dates already coming in 2021 will leave prison early under a settlement announced last week to cut North Carolina's prison population by 3,500. -
All NC frontline workers now eligible for vaccines, people with health conditions in 3 weeks
Frontline workers in "essential" industries will be eligible to get vaccinated against coronavirus starting Wednesday, and people with underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk from the virus will be eligible in three weeks, Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday. -
RDU receives feedback from travelers to guide its response to COVID-19
Raleigh-Durham International Airport wants to make sure customers feel safe traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Group 3 patients excited to get COVID-19 vaccine through Cape Fear Valley Health
The mood on Tuesday was one of relief for those waiting to get a shot. Like most folks, they just want life to return to normal. -
Fort Bragg expands COVID-19 vaccination operation to include more military beneficiaries
Now, like Cape Fear Valley Health System and the Cumberland County Health Department, Womack Army Medical Center is including a wider group of military beneficiaries who are now eligible to receive the vaccine. -
Biden updates vaccine supply, distribution
President Biden announces a deal to use Merck manufacturing facilities to speed production of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. -
Durham points finger at state as county waits on planned mass vaccination site
A mass vaccination site that was supposed to open nearly a month ago in Durham County could get off the ground in just a couple weeks, provided the supply of vaccine is sufficient, County Manager Wendell Davis said Tuesday. -
Can UV light kill COVID-19?
Maybe you've seen a UV (or ultraviolet) light device at a doctor's office or one of the many wands or containers for sale in stores or online. Can they really kill the COVID-19 virus? -
Push to move third pandemic relief package through General Assembly slows
The state's third package to allocate federal pandemic relief aid remains on a fast track through the legislature, although it slowed a bit Tuesday. -
Supply exceeds vaccine demand in some NC counties
North Carolina is accelerating its coronavirus vaccination schedule because health care providers in many counties said they could accommodate the demand, Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.