Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, May 15-16, 2021

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for May 15-16, 2021

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  Most stores have lifted mask mandate for fully vaccinated
  WRAL has compiled a list of grocery stores, pharmacies, retail and restaurants that still require masks.

  May 24, 2021 8:54 a.m. EDT
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  Which stores still require masks?
  Governor Roy Cooper said businesses and local governments can maintain their own mask mandates if they choose. WRAL News has compiled a list of grocery stores, pharmacies, retail and restaurants that still require masks.

  May 15, 2021 1:44 p.m. EDT
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  With only 36% of NC population fully vaccinated, shoppers split on whether to unmask
  New COVID cases are increasing by around 1,300 each day, and around half the state is still unvaccinated - leaving a large percentage still unprotected.

  May 16, 2021 9:35 a.m. EDT
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  Greece tourism reopens, brings hope for revival
  Pandemic lockdowns has caused the Greek economy to struggle, but now the visitors are returning, bringing hopes for the revival of its tourism industry.

  May 15, 2021 5:11 p.m. EDT
• Fauci joins teachers union in call for schools to fully reopen
  His comments were made in agreement with Randi Weingarten, president of America's second-largest teachers union, the American Federation of Teachers.

  May 15, 2021 6:04 p.m. EDT
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  Mask on or off? Parents with young children conflicted after mask mandate lifted
  For some parents, the lifting of restrictions makes things "harder to navigate."

  May 15, 2021 6:52 p.m. EDT
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  Parents weigh whether to keep masking up with kids
  For some parents, the lifting of restrictions makes things "harder to navigate."

  May 15, 2021 6:52 p.m. EDT
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  Some want to continue masking, while others happy to take it off while shopping
  Some locals, especially those still waiting on their second vaccine, feel this was a safer plan.

  May 15, 2021 11:13 p.m. EDT
• Some people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them?
  The news flashed across the country -- mask-free at last!

  May 16, 2021 4:53 p.m. EDT
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  Churches adapting to face mask rule changes
  North Carolina has loosened coronavirus-related restrictions, and those who are fully vaccinated don't need to wear a mask in most places. But at one Raleigh church, leaders are asking congregants to stay masked up.

  May 16, 2021 6:30 p.m. EDT
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  Churches weigh policies as mask guidance shifts
  North Carolina has loosened coronavirus-related restrictions, and those who are fully vaccinated don't need to wear a mask in most places. But at one Raleigh church, leaders are asking congregants to stay masked up.

  May 16, 2021 6:30 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