Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, March 4, 2021

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

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  COVID-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds
  The risk of death from Covid-19 is about 10 times higher in countries where most of the population is overweight, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Obesity Forum.

  March 4, 2021 10:22 p.m. EST
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  Nash County moving forward with broadband expansion efforts
  As COVID-19 has forced students and parents to work remotely from home, internet access is more important than ever. In partnering with CloudWyze to expand available broadband, Nash County hopes to bring increased connectivity to all corners of the area.

  March 4, 2021 5:00 a.m. EST
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  Fewer infections, more vaccinations allow NC nursing homes to reopen doors to visitors
  State health officials said Thursday that nursing homes across North Carolina could resume allowing visitors indoors.

  March 4, 2021 8:09 p.m. EST
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  NC State Board of Education adopts new guidance calling for public schools to reopen by March 31
  The North Carolina State Board of Education adopted Thursday new state guidance for reopening the state's public schools, which would urge the remaining school districts in remote-only learning to open classrooms back up to students.

  March 5, 2021 5:30 p.m. EST
• Some retailers to continue requiring masks despite lifted mandates
  Retailers such as Walmart, Kroger and Target will continue to require masks inside stores despite states like Texas and Mississippi lifting mask mandates.

  March 4, 2021 3:17 p.m. EST
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  In a year, NC flu deaths drop from 186 to just 5
  Only five North Carolinians have died from the flu since the season began in late September. In that timeframe, almost 7500 have lost their lives to COVID.

  March 4, 2021 6:14 p.m. EST
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  Person, Sampson among 6 remaining virus 'red zones' in NC
  A month ago, nearly two-thirds of North Carolina's 100 counties had critical spread of coronavirus. Now, that's down to six.

  March 4, 2021 6:23 p.m. EST
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  Providers must overcome logistical hurdles in addition to mistrust to get vaccine to rural NC residents
  Nearly 1,600 people were vaccinated against coronavirus Wednesday at a drive-thru clinic at West Johnston High School. But more than 400 doses were left when the clinic was over, even though it was the first day supermarket workers, police officers and others in frontline positions were eligible for shots.

  March 5, 2021 1:24 a.m. EST
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  Study: COVID-19 kills heart cells, interferes with contractions
  Since early on, COVID-19 has been associated with abnormal heart rhythms and a reduced ability to pump blood.

  March 4, 2021 8:39 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