Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, May 1-2, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for May 1-2, 2021

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  Faith, freedom, fear fuel rural America's COVID vaccine skeptics
  The COVID-19 vaccine debate is tearing apart friends, families, congregations, colleagues.

  May 1, 2021 11:24 a.m. EDT
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  'It made us stronger:' Graduates from the class of 2020 return for a proper sendoff
  The 2020 graduating class ended their college careers without the experience they expected.

  May 3, 2021 4:28 p.m. EDT
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  These are the key things America now needs to tackle in its COVID-19 vaccination efforts
  The US needs to vaccinate tens of millions more Americans to have a chance at suppressing the spread of coronavirus -- but in parts of the country, vaccinations are slowing and demand has dropped.

  May 2, 2021 8:09 p.m. EDT
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  What will COVID-19 do for the future of handshakes?
  As more Americans are vaccinated and begin to safely venture out, what will become of the handshake? CNBC's Jane Wells hits the street to find out.

  May 2, 2021 8:30 a.m. EDT
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  Family challenging WCPSS Virtual Academy rules
  Sunday is the deadline for Wake County parents to enroll their students in Wake County Public School System's Virtual Academy. But, their policy says once parents do that, students can't come to school physically.

  May 2, 2021 6:26 p.m. EDT
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  'Her education is going to suffer.' Wake parents fight to change Virtual Academy policy
  Sunday is the deadline for Wake County parents to enroll their students in Wake County Public School System's Virtual Academy. But, their policy says once parents do that, students can't come to school physically.

  May 2, 2021 6:27 p.m. EDT
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  Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens to visitors
  Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens to visitors after a long period of closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.

  May 2, 2021 8:31 p.m. EDT
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  World projected to spend $157B on COVID-19 vaccines by 2025
  The first wave of COVID-19 vaccinations is expected to reach 70 percent of the globe's population by the end of 2022.

  July 17, 2021 8:50 a.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