Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, May 26, 2021

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  • Durham biopharma lands $7M to develop 'muco-trapping' antibody platform
    Durham biopharma lands $7M to develop 'muco-trapping' antibody platform
    Inhalon Biopharma was awarded a $7 million contract, under which it will conduct a Phase 1/2a study to determine whether its "muco-trapping" technology can treat COVID-19.
    May 26, 2021 10:14 a.m. EDT
  • U.S. Added 266,000 Jobs in April as Hiring Slowed
    Burr, Tillis tell Cooper to end federal jobless subsidies in NC
    With employers struggling to fill positions as post-pandemic restrictions end, Republican U.S. Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis have called on Gov. Roy Cooper to cut off federal unemployment subsidies in North Carolina to encourage people to get back into the workforce.
    May 26, 2021 7:28 p.m. EDT
  • NC vaccination rates plateau with only 48% of adults fully vaccinated
    The rush to get a coronavirus vaccine has died down, data shows. Vaccination rates across the United States and in North Carolina are plateauing.
    May 26, 2021 5:38 p.m. EDT
  • States get creative to encourage more people to get vaccinated
    Half of all US adults are fully vaccinated. But there's still a major push to get more shots in arms, and some states are getting creative. Ohio is announcing the first winner of it's million dollar vaccine lottery on Wednesday night.
    May 26, 2021 2:46 p.m. EDT
  • COVID vaccine lottery: Ohio to announce first winner of its million dollar lottery
    COVID vaccine lottery: Ohio to announce first winner of its million dollar lottery
    Half of all adults in the US are now fully vaccinated, but there is still a major push to get more shots in arms -- and some states are getting creative. Ohio is announcing the first winner of its million dollar vaccine lottery tonight. Several NC counties are offering $25 to people who get vaccinated -- or who drive someone else to get vaccinated.
    May 26, 2021 3:16 p.m. EDT
  • Immunity to the Coronavirus May Persist for Years, Scientists Find
    Immunity to the coronavirus may persist for years, scientists find
    Immunity to the coronavirus lasts at least a year, probably much longer, and improves over time especially after vaccination, according to two new studies. The findings may help put to rest lingering fears that protection against the virus will be short-lived.
    May 26, 2021 11:42 p.m. EDT
  • Retail industry unable to find new workers post-pandemic
    Retail industry unable to find new workers post-pandemic
    Since the pandemic, the retail industry has been struggling. Employers are having a hard time finding workers, as some childcare and schools remain closed. Children under 12 are still not eligible for the vaccine, making hiring more difficult.
    May 26, 2021 7:15 p.m. EDT
  • Coronavirus research
    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
  • US map of coronavirus cases from AP
    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
  • Instacart grocery bag
    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
  • Catering companies welcome holiday business
    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
  • Coronavirus: Here to Help
    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