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‘There Is No Safety Net’: New Report Says 1 in 5 North Carolinians Now Without Health Insurance During Coronavirus Pandemic
A record number of people, including nearly 240,000 in NC, have no health insurance after losing their jobs during coronavirus’ economic carnage.
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Long Waits for Tests Means COVID-19 Can Spread Faster
Labs in NC are taking more than a week to give test results because of surges in cases and supply chain issues. That’s making it hard to stop the disease.
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Gov. Roy Cooper Hits Back At Dan Forest Mask Doubts: Stop Spreading ‘False Science’ on Coronavirus
With coronavirus trending in the wrong direction in NC, Gov. Cooper says state must focus on science and social distancing, and forget the ‘false science.’
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John Neville Told His Jailers ‘I Can’t Breathe.’ Now They’re Facing Charges In His Death.
Five detention officers and a jail nurse will face involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with John Neville’s death in a Greensboro, NC jail.
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Coronavirus Has Closed a Quarter of NC Childcare Centers. But the Economy Can’t Recover Without Them.
With 20% of children in childcare ‘deserts’ in North Carolina during the coronavirus, experts say we have to rethink funding for early childhood education.
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Why Roy Cooper Won’t Rule Out School Reopening Amid Coronavirus Surge
Science is inconclusive on NC schools reopening, but Roy Cooper points to early studies suggesting lower coronavirus transmission rates among children.
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New Report: Black Lives Matter Protests Did Not Increase Coronavirus Infections
The Black Lives Matters protests that swept the nation in June do not appear to have sparked notable increases in coronavirus cases as was initially feared.
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Gov. Cooper Orders Mandatory Mask Rule. Here’s What That Means for You and Your Family.
Cooper’s order follows weeks of growing coronavirus cases, which spurred pressure from health care experts to make mask recommendations into a requirement.
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‘Black Lives Matter’ Isn’t Just for Cities. Just Look to This Small NC Town.
A first-time protester takes Cardinal & Pine inside her quest to convene a ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement in rural Duplin County, NC.
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Hospitalizations Are Up 30%. Should NC Be Worried About Hospital Capacity?
With only 22% of hospital beds remaining and hospitalizations on the rise, experts talk about whether NC should be concerned about hospital capacity.