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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, March 3, 2021

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Pastor of first COVID patient in NC reflects on anniversary of the pandemic
March 3, 2020: A significant day in North Carolina. It's the day we learned of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in our state, and the day life changed.

March 3, 2021 6:40 p.m. EST
As some states ease COVID-19 restrictions, Biden urges mask wearing and social distancing
President Biden urges Americans to continue wearing masks and social distancing as states begin to ease restrictions, despite CDC protests.

March 3, 2021 5:44 p.m. EST
Full interview: VA secretary discusses vaccinations, impact of pandemic
Denis McDonough, secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on VA hospitals and clinics and hesitancy among veterans to get vaccinated.

March 3, 2021 2:21 p.m. EST
WHO experts recommend not using Hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) published its clear assessment of the anti-inflammatory drug hydroxychloroquine in the medical journal 'BMJ.'

March 3, 2021 3:28 p.m. EST
Frontline workers across NC flock to vaccination clinics
Thousands of "essential" workers in North Carolina sought coronavirus vaccinations on Wednesday, the first day they were eligible under an accelerated schedule announced Tuesday by Gov. Roy Cooper.

March 3, 2021 7:33 p.m. EST
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Editorial: Safe classrooms should be more important than embarrassing the governor
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 -- That the true motivation of the legislation was primarily about, once again, legislative leadership's efforts to embarrass and defeat the governor. Getting the state's school children and teachers safely back into classrooms was merely coincidental.

March 3, 2021 5:00 a.m. EST
List: Who's in what group in NC's vaccination priority list
Together, Groups 3 and 4 include millions of North Carolinians. Here's a list of who falls under each group.

March 25, 2021 2:20 p.m. EDT
'This is the way out of this pandemic:' Governor Cooper gets COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Cooper received his COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, marking the first day vaccinations are open to essential workers.

March 3, 2021 3:25 p.m. EST
Adding J&J doses to weekly vaccine allotments gives counties more options
About 83,000 doses of the new Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine began arriving in North Carolina on Wednesday, giving counties more choices as they try to vaccinate as many people as possible.

March 3, 2021 7:29 p.m. EST
Don't fall victim to these common phone and email scams
Phone and internet scams use current headlines like COVID-19 vaccines and tax season as ploys to steal your money. That's why state leaders hope to make seniors more aware of those and other high tech threats aimed at their savings.

March 4, 2021 8:01 a.m. EST
Reflection: One year ago today, COVID-19 was confirmed in NC
March 3, 2020: A significant day in North Carolina. It's the day we learned of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in our state, and the day life changed.

March 3, 2021 7:00 p.m. EST
Duke Health program provides food, transportation, money to help people survive pandemic
In the past six months, a program run by the Duke University Health System has helped support more than 30,000 people who have COVID-19, were exposed to the coronavirus or are high risk from the virus.

March 3, 2021 8:34 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