Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, March 31, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for March 31, 2021.

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  How the pandemic affects your taxes
  Many taxapyers received assistance from the federal government in the form of stimulus checks and were not sure if they owed any tax as a result.

  March 31, 2021 6:26 a.m. EDT
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  White House COVID-19 briefing: March 31, 2021
  The White House COVID-19 Response Team shares updates on the pandemic as cases rise again across the country.

  March 31, 2021 11:57 a.m. EDT
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  COVID-19 was third leading cause of death last year, CDC confirms in early data
  Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States last year, after heart disease and cancer, according to provisional data released on Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  March 31, 2021 11:42 a.m. EDT
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  Wake Tech plans full-capacity classes this fall
  The Triangle's largest community college plans to resume full capacity in-person instruction during its fall semester.

  March 31, 2021 2:18 p.m. EDT
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  House votes to rein in governor's powers during pandemic
  The House voted along party lines Wednesday to limit a governor's power to enact the far-reaching shutdown orders Gov. Roy Cooper has put in place over the past 12 months in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

  March 31, 2021 4:52 p.m. EDT
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  North Carolina among 28 states with high case rates that are increasing
  The average daily number for new cases has increased 10 percent over the last two weeks. Of our surrounding states, only Virginia has a higher rate than North Carolina.

  March 31, 2021 7:40 p.m. EDT
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  Duke reverses policy, will allow remote learners and early graduates to participate in spring commencement
  Duke University plans to hold an in-person graduation ceremony on May 2, little more than a month away, but some students say they're frustrated with one condition -- you can't take part in the ceremony if you didn't participate in the university's COVID-19 surveillance testing program this spring.

  March 31, 2021 3:22 p.m. EDT
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  UNC-Chapel Hill vaccinates hundreds of students on first day of eligibility
  About 1,400 students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were vaccinated against coronavirus on Wednesday, the first day most college students in the state became eligible for shots.

  March 31, 2021 8:32 p.m. EDT
• Wake County to open fourth COVID-19 vaccination location for those with appointments
  Beginning Monday, the Wake County Human Services Center at 5809 Departure Drive in Raleigh will serve as a fourth COVID-19 vaccination location for those with appointments through the county health department.

  March 31, 2021 5:43 p.m. EDT
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  Raleigh father shares experience of fostering, adopting a child during the pandemic
  While there's still a dire need for foster families during the coronavirus pandemic, there is hope that things will get better soon.

  March 31, 2021 10:51 p.m. EDT
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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