Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, May 6, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for May 6, 2021

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  Poll Shows Parents Are Reluctant to Get Their Children Vaccinated for COVID-19
  The American public’s willingness to get a COVID vaccine is reaching a saturation point, a new national poll suggests, one more indication that achieving widespread immunity in the United States is becoming increasingly challenging.

  May 6, 2021 10:48 a.m. EDT
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  NC reaches 50% of adults with at least one COVID shot
  More than half of North Carolina adults have had at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced on Thursday.

  May 6, 2021 7:19 p.m. EDT
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  See Fewer People. Take Fewer Showers.
  Robin Harper, an administrative assistant at a preschool in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, grew up showering every day.

  May 6, 2021 1:46 p.m. EDT
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  5- and 7-year-old brothers participate in Pfizer vaccine trial at Duke
  The FDA is expected to approve the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 as early as next week.

  May 6, 2021 6:06 p.m. EDT
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  Biden backs suspending COVID-19 vaccine patents
  The announcement comes as the pandemic continues to worsen in India and South America.

  May 6, 2021 2:19 p.m. EDT
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  Preparation for a Pfizer vaccine surge for children
  Complicating the rollout for kids is the size of a Pfizer shipment, which includes a minimum of 195 vials. That's about 1,200 doses, which is far more than a pediatrician office or neighborhood pharmacy can handle at one time.

  May 6, 2021 5:41 p.m. EDT
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  Preparing for a vaccine surge as children ages 12 to 15 gain access to COVID shots
  Although the demand for a vaccine has slowed down in recent weeks, the Wake County Health Department is preparing for a surge in vaccinations when the FDA approves Pfizer for older kids next week.

  May 6, 2021 5:42 p.m. EDT
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  Local children, ages 5 and 7, undergo Pfizer vaccine trial
  Drs. Sarah and Cameron Wolfe said they had no reservations about their 5-year-old Lachlan and 7-year-old Callum joining the Duke trial for kids ages 5 to 11. They say they hope their story will inspire more confidence in the vaccine.

  May 6, 2021 5:55 p.m. EDT
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  Dr. Mandy Cohen: No excuses: Vaccines are close by, available without appointment
  More than half of North Carolina adults have had at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced on Thursday.

  May 7, 2021 7:55 a.m. EDT
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  Some hospitals billing insurance for coronavirus shots
  Although the federal government is paying for the coronavirus vaccine, meaning it's free to anyone who wants it, some hospitals are charging insurance carriers for giving the shots.

  May 7, 2021 12:11 a.m. EDT
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  At-home coronavirus testing experiment comes to Pitt County
  Pitt County is one of two communities in the country that are part of a national study on ramping up at-home testing for COVID-19.

  May 7, 2021 11:30 a.m. EDT
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  NIH selects NC town for pilot at-home COVID-19 testing program
  Pitt County is one of two communities in the country that are part of a national study on ramping up at-home testing for COVID-19.

  May 6, 2021 9:04 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