Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, April 30, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for April 30, 2021.

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  State's rules for masks, gathering limits relax on Friday
  Starting Friday at 5 p.m., masks will no longer be mandated outdoors in North Carolina.

  April 30, 2021 5:31 a.m. EDT
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  Pandemic chain reaction leaves rental cars in short supply
  If you're about to leave on a trip, don't assume a rental car will be available when you arrive.

  April 30, 2021 11:56 a.m. EDT
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  How to socialize for the first time again after a year of isolation
  While it may be challenging, there are ways you can prepare yourself as you reemerge into the world as a social being.

  April 30, 2021 11:27 a.m. EDT
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  COVID-19 making it harder for travelers to get a rental car
  The pandemic has had big impacts on the travel industry and the rental car business has been heavily impacted.

  April 30, 2021 9:07 a.m. EDT
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  COVID testing pops up at quirky, unusual places in Germany
  As infection numbers remain high in Germany, quirky and unusual places keep popping up where Germans can get tested for the virus.

  April 30, 2021 7:55 a.m. EDT
• White House to announce 100 million adults are now fully vaccinated
  The White House will soon announce a new milestone: 100 million adults in the US are now fully vaccinated, according to a White House official.

  April 30, 2021 11:51 a.m. EDT
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  WRAL Investigates: School COVID testing challenges in fall
  President Joe Biden said today all schools should probably be open in the fall. That's what many school leaders envision. But with most students not eligible for vaccines yet, preventing the spread of COVID will still be tough.

  April 30, 2021 6:50 p.m. EDT
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  Boat sales skyrocket during pandemic, but supply chain issues create backlog
  Boat sellers in North Carolina say more people than ever have been wanting to get out on the water since the coronavirus arrived in the state, to the point that they've been struggling to keep up with demand.

  April 30, 2021 6:33 p.m. EDT
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  Soaring boat sales during pandemic leads to backlog
  North Carolina boat sellers say more than ever, people have been wanting to get on the water since COVID-19 arrived in the state.

  April 30, 2021 6:15 p.m. EDT
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  Chapel Hill organization provides vaccine outreach for non-English-speaking community
  A pop-up clinic will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at the Rogers Road Community Center.

  April 30, 2021 7:22 p.m. EDT
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  As pandemic restrictions loosen, event organizers prepare for comeback
  The loosening of pandemic restrictions by Gov. Roy Cooper means events are coming back to the Triangle.

  April 30, 2021 7:13 p.m. EDT
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  Despite hesitation from some, local doctors say J&J vaccine is completely safe
  Just this month, a dozen of people reported nausea, dizziness, and other reactions after receiving the J&J shot at PNC Arena.

  April 30, 2021 10:39 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