Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, April 8, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for April 8, 2021.

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  43K children in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19
  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unimaginable sorrow in the United States, leaving holes in families nationwide.

  April 8, 2021 2:48 p.m. EDT
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  Out-of-work North Carolinians had a 90-day deadline. The state said it ran out in 30.
  Another glitch at the Cooper administration's unemployment office leaves those seeking benefits frustrated and confused.

  April 8, 2021 6:50 p.m. EDT
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  Tens of thousands of Wake, Durham students return to classrooms
  Spring break is officially over for tens of thousands of students in Wake and Durham counties, some who will return to school Thursday for the first time in months.

  April 8, 2021 6:42 a.m. EDT
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  Vaccine hesitancy among health care workers raises concerns
  Hospitals that were willing to disclose employee vaccination rates reported between 40% and 75% of hospital staff members have been vaccinated, a NC Watchdog Reporting Network survey shows. The informal survey was sent to 32 health systems, representing about 100 hospitals across the state.

  April 8, 2021 5:34 p.m. EDT
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  Vaccinations give Fayetteville State students something to cheer about
  Athletes and cheerleaders were among the first Fayetteville State University students to roll up their sleeves for coronavirus vaccination shots. Optum Serve is hosting a vaccination clinic on campus Wednesdays through Saturdays for eight weeks. People can register for appointments online or by calling 877-505-6723.

  April 8, 2021 7:13 p.m. EDT
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  COVID vaccine hesitancy in minority communities
  A Chapel Hill doctor is concerned people who don't speak English as a first language don't fully understand how the vaccination system works. Low-income families may not have easy access to a computer to schedule an appointment, or they may lack a vehicle to travel to get a vaccine.

  April 8, 2021 7:46 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