Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, March 25, 2021
This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for March 25, 2021.
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NC pushing up vaccine eligibility schedule
Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a March 25, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it. -
Vaccine schedule accelerating again, with all NC adults eligible for shots in 2 weeks
North Carolina is once again speeding up the schedule for coronavirus vaccinations, and all adults in the state who want a shot will be eligible for one in two weeks, Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday. -
WRAL Small Business Spotlight: Country cookin' at Big Ed's in Raleigh
Big Ed's popularity is undeniable, but like most restaurants, they faced some tough decisions about how to maintain business during the pandemic. -
Pfizer's first COVID shot for children administered at Duke
Twin 9-year-old girls, Alejandra and Marisol Gerardo, received the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States at Duke Health in Durham. -
Woman raises questions after mom's death certificate references vaccine. Experts warn about drawing conclusions.
A Chapel Hill woman who says her mother died of a stroke 48 hours after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine spoke to WRAL News about her concerns and the questions she has about her mother's death. The state and a UNC doctor, though, warn about drawing any conclusions yet. -
Finally free: NC woman stays home more than a year, then gets COVID vaccine
A woman in Warren County, who had not left her house in more than a year, says she was overjoyed to get out of her house to get her first dose of the vaccine. -
Some businesses willing to wait before expanding capacity under new pandemic rules
While many restaurants and bars are chomping at the bit to welcome more diners and drinkers Friday night as North Carolina eases restrictions designed to limit the spread of coronavirus, other businesses say they aren't yet ready to expand capacity. -
Nearby businesses eager to see larger crowds at area sports, entertainment venues
More tickets are available for hockey games, a comedian will perform in Raleigh, and Joe Lumbrazo couldn't be happier. -
Miami Opened Up and the Revelers Flocked In. Then Came the Crackdown.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — They were invited. So they came. -
What's involved in a COVID precautionary 'deep clean' inside an elementary school?
On Wednesday, WRAL took a closer look at the precautions schools are taking - including watching a demonstration of a 'deep cleaning' inside an elementary school. -
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Campbell University students helping provide COVID-19 vaccine to underserved communities
To increase the speed of vaccinations, medical students and pharmacy students are helping administer the vaccine. At Campbell University, students are specifically helping vaccinate patients in rural, low-income communities like Robeson County. -
Johnston County clinic administers 2,000 extra vaccine doses
Word spread fast of a vaccine clinic with around 2,000 doses available at North Johnston High School. The drive-thru clinic opened at 10 a.m., and by noon, there were only 300 doses left. The clinic served Groups 1-4, and no appointment was required. -
Elementary school demonstrates what a 'deep clean' entails during the pandemic
With students returning to classrooms, schools are setting up safety precautions. One elementary school in Wilson provided a demonstration, so people could see how they are preparing to keep students safe. -
School for the blind: How students with visual impairment manage virtual learning, return to classrooms
Virtual learning has been especially challenging the visually impaired, but students and staff at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind rose to the moment. -
WRAL Small Business Spotlight: Country cookin' at Big Ed's in Raleigh
Big Ed's has faced it's share of struggles during the coronavirus pandemic, but they're excited about the direction business is headed. -
Morehead School for the Blind reopens
Students with visual impairment have faced unique challenges with virtual learning. Now, they are eagerly returning to the classroom. -
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.