By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor / reporter Durham, NC – Duke University study that showed how poorly some face coverings performed was not exactly the intent of the study, researchers said Wednesday. The study, first reported by WRAL News last week, found that neckgasters do a better job of spreading …
Read More »Duke researchers put masks, face masks to the test :: WRAL.com
By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor / reporter Durham, NC – How can consumers know how much protection their face coverage really offers? A new study from Duke University seeks to answer this whole question. The study conducted at Duke will help not only in the Triangle, but across the country. …
Read More »Second wave of US virus hits plateau, but few experts celebrate :: WRAL.com
By MIKE STOBBE and NICKY FORSTER, Associated Press NEW YORK – While deaths from coronavirus in the US are increasing rapidly, public health experts are seeing good news: The second wave of confirmed cases appears to be stabilizing. Scientists do not celebrate in any way, warning that the trend is …
Read More »9-year-old boy who died of coronavirus had no known underlying health problems, family says :: WRAL.com
By Denise Royal and Rosa Flores, CNN Miami – A 9-year-old girl with no known underlying health conditions is the youngest person to die of coronavirus complications in Florida, authorities said. Kimora “Kimmie” Lynum died on July 18 in Putnam County, according to records from the Florida Department of Health. …
Read More »Town of Garner test center closes early, runs out of tests :: WRAL.com
By Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter Garner, NC – Many lines to get tested COVID-19 in North Carolina are long, and some people report that they waited more than a week to get their results. A Town of Garner testing center at the Avery Street Recreation Center had to stop evaluating …
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