Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, March 6-7, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for March 6-7, 2021.

• Playing it safe: Warmer weather brings outdoor risks
  According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries on outdoor toys have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic.

  March 6, 2021 3:56 p.m. EST
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  'Mask burning' event protests mask mandates
  Idaho state representative Ronald Nate joined residents in Rexburg for a "mask burning" today. The event was held to protest mask mandates.

  March 7, 2021 6:34 p.m. EST
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  Savoring the first family visit in over a year
  With over half of North Carolina's population over the age of 65 now vaccinated, some families are planning their first get-togethers in over a year.

  March 7, 2021 7:47 a.m. EST
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  Cary restaurant touts vaccinated workers, aims to convince customers it's safe to return
  COVID-19 restrictions recently loosened in North Carolina, but many businesses are still struggling to convince customers that it's truly safe to return.

  March 8, 2021 7:02 a.m. EST
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  Letters for heroes: Children write letters for medical workers, patients battling COVID
  A group of elementary students recently wrote letters to healthcare workers and COVID-19 patients, hoping to boost spirits during difficult times.

  March 7, 2021 7:03 p.m. EST
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  Biden expected to sign COVID relief bill this week
  President Biden is expected to sign the COVID relief bill this week.

  March 7, 2021 9:44 p.m. EST
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  FDA releases warning on 'fever cameras,' calling some inaccurate
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released a warning on thermal imaging systems used to measure body temperature during the pandemic.

  March 5, 2021 4:33 a.m. EST
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  CBC OPINION
  SETH EFFRON: A birthday the pandemic forgot. A year with much to remember
  Friday, March 5, 2021 -- Exactly one year ago she celebrated her 97th birthday alone, in the studio apartment of an assisted living facility. ... But she is not celebrating her birthday today by herself.

  March 5, 2021 6:32 a.m. EST
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  With Congress poised to give states and local governments $350 billion, pandemic budget hit for many was smaller than predicted
  When the coronavirus pandemic was declared nearly a year ago, the future for state and local government finances looked grim. Millions of people had lost their jobs, the stock market tanked and governors ordered nonessential businesses to close -- all of which threatened to pummel many of the tax revenue streams states and municipalities rely on.

  March 5, 2021 8:07 a.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