State Aims To Boost Access To Free COVID-19 Testing In The Triad
The state announced plans this week to expand COVID-19 testing in the Triad by working with a new partner.
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The Challenges Of Hurricane Season Amidst A Pandemic
With the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season off to a record start, experts are looking at how emergency response could be affected during the pandemic.
Wildfires Rage In California As Fire Crews And Evacuees Grapple With COVID-19 Risks
The possibility of catching or spreading the coronavirus adds a new dimension of risk to the job, both on and off the front lines, and poses new threats to those seeking refuge in temporary shelter.
State Board Updates Ballot Request Form After Surge
A deluge of absentee ballot requests for the 2020 campaign has prompted state elections officials to streamline their online process to make it easier for voters.
North Carolina State University Moves Undergraduate Classes Online
North Carolina State University announced on Thursday it will move all undergraduate classes online starting on Monday.
As We Return To Work And School During The Pandemic, Can The Air Inside Be Kept Safe?
Changes to ventilation — everything from opening windows to making pricey upgrades to HVAC systems — can help reduce the risk of the coronavirus being spread inside a building.
N.C. Colleges Aren't Providing Key COVID Data To The Public
As North Carolina college students return to campuses to resume in-person classes, universities are providing infrequent coronavirus updates with wildly different levels of transparency.
How Feds Decide On Remdesivir Shipments To States Remains Mysterious
The federal government is in charge of distributing one of the few treatment options for COVID-19: the antiviral drug remdesivir. But how are decisions made about which states need it most?
When 'Facetime Isn't Enough': Friends Head To D.C. Parks To Eat And Drink
During the pandemic, people are using the green space in Dupont Circle, a historic traffic circle downtown, for picnicking and dancing. Parks across D.C. are drawing crowds normally seen on weekends.
NYC Teachers Union 'Prepared To Strike' If Safety Demands Are Not Met
The president of the city's United Federation of Teachers called for testing every student and staff member before the start of school, set for Sept. 10.