Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, April 20, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for April 20, 2021.

• What the pandemic's new normal looks like around the world, according to readers
  Across the globe, the coronavirus pandemic has brought isolation, shut down travel and shown there are few places to hide from a virus that preys on impatience. But this time of extremis has also yielded unexpected moments of humanity, personal connections and insight about the world, say "Meanwhile" readers.

  April 20, 2021 11:31 a.m. EDT
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  How to stay safe from more contagious coronavirus variants
  The coronavirus variant that first originated in the United Kingdom is now the dominant variant in the United States.

  April 20, 2021 11:27 a.m. EDT
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  NC restaurants reopening, pivoting amid COVID-19 rebound
  The North Carolina restaurant industry is seeking to rebound this year and experts say that things are already starting to improve.

  April 22, 2021 5:30 p.m. EDT
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  Too few people seeking shots at most Wake vaccination clinics
  Wake County has plenty of doses of coronavirus vaccine, but few people are signing up for their shots, officials said Tuesday.

  April 21, 2021 5:39 p.m. EDT
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  CDC: Disinfecting surfaces to prevent COVID-19 is often for show
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the risk of transmitting COVID-19 through surfaces is low.

  April 20, 2021 10:21 p.m. EDT
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  Otters at Georgia Aquarium test positive for COVID-19
  It is unclear how many of the otters tested positive, but they were all moved off exhibit

  April 20, 2021 10:27 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