Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, May 11, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for May 11, 2021

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  Is it COVID or the flu? New combo tests can find out
  The so-called quad test, now available at thousands of hospitals and clinics around the country, could detect not only the coronavirus, but two types of influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.

  May 11, 2021 11:14 a.m. EDT
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  How the pandemic spurred remote innovation
  With more people working from home during the pandemic, remote innovations helped keep businesses running smoothly.

  May 24, 2021 5:00 a.m. EDT
• Fauci: Mask-wearing could become seasonal after pandemic
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently relaxed outdoor mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people who are gathered in small groups or socially distanced.

  May 24, 2021 2:50 p.m. EDT
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  NC vaccine demand dropping - state requested 78% fewer doses this week than last
  The slowdown in vaccinations comes as more than half of the state's adult population has received at least one dose and about 9.5% have had the virus.

  May 12, 2021 9:48 a.m. EDT
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  Doc behind Duke trial knows convincing parents that vaccine is safe is next big test
  Duke Dr. Michael Smith, a professor of pediatrics in the Duke University School of Medicine, said, "Anything that we can do to reduce disease incidence and disease transmission in kids and get society back open to the way it was pre-pandemic, I think is useful."

  May 12, 2021 9:55 a.m. EDT
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  'No worries' for doctor who managed child vaccine trials
  Parents could be considering whether to get their kids the shot as soon as Thursday.

  May 11, 2021 5:55 p.m. EDT
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  Heavy drinking grew among women during COVID, here's how to get help
  At a time when so many women have lost the usual supports that keep their lives afloat -- child care, help from extended family and friends or a job that puts food on the table -- it's probably not a surprise that some are turning to alcohol in an attempt to cope. In a study released last fall, the Rand Corporation found that heavy drinking among women -- four or more drinks within a couple of hours -- had risen by 41% during COVID. Overall, alcohol consumption went up 14% among adults over age 30 when compared to the previous year.

  May 11, 2021 9:00 p.m. EDT
• McDonald's and Biden administration team up to promote COVID-19 vaccinations
  The fast-food giant will promote the campaign on McCafé coffee cups and delivery order stickers beginning mid-summer.

  May 11, 2021 10:25 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