Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, April 23, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for April 23, 2021.

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  CDC to decide fate of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after nationwide pause
  The FDA and CDC are expected to get advice Friday on whether the suspended doses can return to use.

  April 23, 2021 7:05 a.m. EDT
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  COVID-19 prompts 7,500% surge in telehealth services
  Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina expanded their coverage of telehealth services and will do so through the end of 2021. BCBSNC saw its demand for telehealth services soar by a staggering 7,500% over a two-year period.

  April 23, 2021 8:02 a.m. EDT
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  White House COVID Response Team: Employers should offer paid time off for vaccination
  As the country awaits an update on the availability of Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine, the White House COVID Response Team shares the latest stats on cases, vaccinations and the fight against the virus.

  April 23, 2021 11:41 a.m. EDT
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  COVID concerns make graduation preps 'panic mode' for Class of 2021
  Just last month, each of the Triangle's largest universities - Duke, NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill - decided to hold in-person ceremonies.

  April 23, 2021 2:21 p.m. EDT
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  Four months after 'emergency' program for tenants created, money hasn't flowed in NC
  The state is struggling to open a rental assistance program. Gov. Roy Cooper's administration says legislative rules have complicated things.

  April 23, 2021 4:16 p.m. EDT
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  Crime increasing in Raleigh as pandemic restrictions ease
  In Raleigh, the crime rate dropped about 13% from 2019 to 2020. All research points to lockdowns as the reason why.

  April 23, 2021 7:38 p.m. EDT
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  Hold on J&J vaccine over, but when shots resume or if people will get them still unclear
  Now that Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine has received a vote of confidence from health officials, providers need to line up people willing to get the shot.

  April 23, 2021 11:14 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