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Chopper 11 flew over Surf City as beachgoers flocked to the North Carolina coast while some beaches begin to loosen restrictions amid COVID-19 #ABC11 https://t.co/WVdPQEGeYb pic.twitter.com/G2E90c3dgd

— ABC11 EyewitnessNews (@ABC11_WTVD) May 3, 2020

COVID-19 in Forsyth County: The big picture in three charts https://t.co/kWnu3FlL1z

— Winston-SalemJournal (@JournalNow) May 12, 2020

Some malls around the state reopened this weekend with new social distancing and public health rules in place for shoppers. https://t.co/WPcGm11fbq

— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) May 10, 2020

More than 192,000 COVID-19 tests have been administered in North Carolina, DHHS officials say. https://t.co/RCLoN523Jh

— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) May 10, 2020

The tests do not indicate COVID-19 is present, but may help identify potential donors for an experimental treatment using “convalescent plasma.” https://t.co/vdsXwfqOOE

— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) May 11, 2020

The sensor, initially developed to test for the Zika virus, could cost between $50 and $60 if it’s approved for commercial use. https://t.co/2E1ExCFLAo

— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) May 11, 2020

Mecklenburg County officials want retailers to deny entry to customers without a mask. But industry experts say stores may be hesitant to turn away customers. https://t.co/2uj40NPGJN

— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) May 11, 2020

A polarized America agrees on this: Go slow on reopening economy [Opinion] https://t.co/75I3AlhC2J

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 10, 2020

The city planning commission will review the latest NFL team headquarters and practice site plans on May 5 during a virtual meeting. https://t.co/q75cx3Uzw1

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 4, 2020

NC’s assistant agriculture commissioner estimates plant production is down 35% to 45% https://t.co/GNIdbOWlxq

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 8, 2020

“He would walk for a little while, then stop and lie down to nibble on some more leftover corn, then get up again.” https://t.co/D3KLhtojdw

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 11, 2020

A new food model built on working together while everyone tries to stay apart. https://t.co/bldP1pGld3

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 11, 2020

The new Wi-Fi equipped school buses come as COVID-19 has exposed the state of North Carolina’s digital divide. https://t.co/Lsu1Ib38Bp

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 6, 2020

Based on the county’s population and the 5% goal, nearly 20,000 additional people could get tested. https://t.co/Wlbjf903lr

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 7, 2020

The department agrees and says it has already implemented the audit’s recommendations. https://t.co/uWrQ57G7no

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 5, 2020

Mother’s Day brunch will look a little different this year, but the mimosas will look the same. https://t.co/GIqnXghORE

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 5, 2020

This one will hurt, but a bit of Chuck’s will live on in an expansion of Beasley’s Chicken + Honey. https://t.co/eOGjvZt7nv

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 5, 2020

Chatham County property owners would pay the same tax rate under the county manager’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. https://t.co/X6tkEAlPmH

— Durham Herald-Sun (@TheHerald_Sun) May 5, 2020

Even with some popular trails closed, parking lots were packed and lines of cars snaked down tree-lined roads. Many people did not wear masks. https://t.co/LYpTI4j7bz

— The Citizen Times (@asheville) May 10, 2020

While we humans are adjusting to the new normal, things are business as usual for the more than 20,000 species that call Great Smoky Mountains National Park home. https://t.co/P66Zed3lu2

— The Citizen Times (@asheville) May 10, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has led GE Aviation to cut 25% of its global workforce including many employees in its Asheville jet engine facilities. https://t.co/9DEuFF9wxv

— The Citizen Times (@asheville) May 7, 2020

In March, the USDA tweaked its Summer Food Service Program to launch emergency measures as school began to shutter, turning them into food hubs https://t.co/sfDBN8FpA2

— The Citizen Times (@asheville) May 5, 2020

An bill to redirect $5M in Asheville and Buncombe hotel taxes to pandemic aid for small businesses has been signed into law. https://t.co/2VLMTBxYQs

— The Citizen Times (@asheville) May 4, 2020

Absentee ballots are now being mailed for the GOP runoff for the 11th Congressional District in Asheville and WNC. It was delayed because of the coronavirus. https://t.co/VFpox6NdCP

— The Citizen Times (@asheville) May 11, 2020

Even before COVID-19, many Asheville households were cost-burdened by rent. The health and economic crisis have fed calls for rent relief. https://t.co/kDdtxKjL1f

— The Citizen Times (@asheville) May 8, 2020

Cities investing the most in new housinghttps://t.co/vAp0P0UoBw

— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) May 8, 2020

4 tools you should use next time you repaint a roomhttps://t.co/VCoRutfoIk

— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) May 7, 2020

GREENSBORO — Four people at Camden Health and Rehabilitation have died from COVID-19, and a new “ongoing outbreak” has been reported at Malachi House II, a nonprofit residential recovery program, according to the latest state report o  cases in cong… https://t.co/AdDU0VzhFs

— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) May 9, 2020

Reading ‘Mrs. America’: These books detail events in TV serieshttps://t.co/8A1MKInMmI

— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) May 10, 2020

Breakfast was bright spot for US restaurant chains; now it's nothttps://t.co/WTpkTKjutG

— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) May 8, 2020

“County leaders are getting closer to a vote on how to spend $93.7 million in federal emergency funding to alleviate the economic fallout wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.” https://t.co/m2hxUvv8Jx

— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) May 8, 2020

President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force, attempting to balance his enthusiasm for “reopening” the country with rising infection rates in parts of the nation. https://t.co/u8WgQb6cHL

— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) May 6, 2020

City won't open City Lake Pool. https://t.co/JaMtwn0PN3

— HighPointEnterprise (@HPEnterprise) May 10, 2020

Is moving during pandemic essential task?. https://t.co/p2k9tydFdw pic.twitter.com/uZzNIbZkWK

— HighPointEnterprise (@HPEnterprise) May 9, 2020

See where COVID-19 cases are located by ZIP code in Gaston County. https://t.co/0YI7wq4GVI

— GastonGazette (@gastongazette) April 6, 2020

Trump may wind down work of coronavirus task force as early as this month, Pence says https://t.co/D5e2SNjIJi https://t.co/5WmS03Q0bg

— FayettevilleObserver (@fayobserver) May 6, 2020

OPINION: NC should vote-by-mail. "Yes it would be unprecedented. But we live in unprecedented times. Making sure everyone votes is a top priority, but so is keeping them safe while they do so." https://t.co/GQeZaitvXl #COVID19NC

— Myron B. Pitts ❄️ (@FOmyronpitts) May 6, 2020

UNC historian: 1918 flu pandemic showed North Carolina the hazard of reopening too early. We're in the same position now. [Opinion] https://t.co/LkMiTYEapo

— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) May 3, 2020

It's estimated that the U.S. has lost one in four of its newspapers in the last 15 years. @charlesbethea writes about how Jones County, North Carolina became a news desert—and what impact that has had on those who live there. #WorldPressFreedomDay https://t.co/VY5zA8kHxR

— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) May 3, 2020

⁦@DukeU⁩ 2020 graduate ⁦@jshermcyber⁩ with an important analysis of the challenges of determining the trustworthiness of technology solely based on what country it comes from. ⁦@DukeSanford⁩ ⁦@lawfareblog⁩ ⁦ https://t.co/QhDvbIpqcG

— Duke Cyber Policy (@DukeCyberPolicy) May 15, 2020

Contract tracing will help contain #coronavirus. Lessons from 9/11 can help balance public health and privacy concerns say our @schanzerdavid @hofftechpolicy & Shane Stansbury of @DukeLaw in @thehill ⬇️https://t.co/F1sgZwakg7

— Sanford School of Public Policy (@DukeSanford) May 12, 2020

"Their stress and anxiety went way, way up after the nonessential businesses closed and their work hours fell," our @agpines told @ameliatd @FiveThirtyEight
about her ongoing study of low-income families & stress. #COVID⬇️https://t.co/e6YqtJeiaB

— Sanford School of Public Policy (@DukeSanford) April 24, 2020

New ep! Each Thursday since the US started locking down due to #COVID19, a tragic new number has been released: the latest unemployment claims. @DukeSanford's @agpines shows what job losses mean for families and communities, and what policymakers can do. https://t.co/so7zc0aixg pic.twitter.com/9iSwi6H9Qi

— NoJargon (@NoJargonPodcast) April 30, 2020

“The comparative fragility of black middle class status is aggravated intensely by the #COVID19 crisis." -Dr. @SandyDarity, who coauthored this new paper w our @UWConsumerSci's Dr. @FenabaAddo & @DukeSanford's @The_ImariSmith https://t.co/OLx3fEu0Zc

— UW–Madison School of Human Ecology (@UWSoHE) May 12, 2020

I’ve often wondered who exactly listens to university podcasts, and now I know…it’s @washingtonpost! https://t.co/NgdjAW60z3

— Gavin Yamey (@GYamey) May 14, 2020

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Quebec is considering reopening schools. Is that a good idea? Our @GYamey & @PrachiSrivas of Western U look at the pros and cons and the uncertain state of the science on children and #coronavirus in @globeandmail @DukeGHI ⬇️https://t.co/NrZfXgakSl

— Sanford School of Public Policy (@DukeSanford) May 12, 2020

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Read the article in @TB_Times #COVID19https://t.co/dmPtG1Vw06

— Sanford School of Public Policy (@DukeSanford) May 13, 2020

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What #COVID19 is really revealing is how much preexisting inequality there already was in our state and across the country. – @agpines on @state_of_things https://t.co/W9mwsXeYQZ

— Sanford School of Public Policy (@DukeSanford) April 22, 2020

Funding the development and manufacturing of #COVID19 vaccines: The need for global collective action" by @Kennedy_Kaci @GYamey & Marco Schaeferhoff https://t.co/5BAO8AiILe via @BrookingsInst #globalhealth #vaccine

— Duke Global Health (@DukeGHI) April 27, 2020

In @guardian: The #TB epidemic teaches us that the battle against #COVID19 won't be won in hospitals alone | Salmaan Keshavjee, Aaron Shakow and DCID associate in research Tom Nicholson https://t.co/DEWPb2xNve

— DukeInt'lDevelopment (@DukeDCID) April 30, 2020

For those fleeing violence in Central America, COVID-19 ensures the situation will grow even more precarious. Over the last few years, our @sarahbbermeo has studied the intersection of development, foreign aid, and migration in Central America: https://t.co/Vx7DYn2dvy

— DukeInt'lDevelopment (@DukeDCID) May 6, 2020

During the #COVID19 crisis, what can we learn about the preparedness and resilience of the U.S. food supply chain?

Professors Giovanni Zanalda, Gary Gereffi & Lori Leachman joined alumnus Elliott Wolf and data scientist Daniel Wintz to discuss ⤵️https://t.co/uuVQnopa9v

— Duke University (@DukeU) May 14, 2020

"This critically undervalued area of healthcare will only improve if we find a way to reframe long-term care’s value to society and vulnerabilities to public health crises." — @DukeSanford assistant research professor @NathanForCH ✒️⤵️https://t.co/3NIob9OTz8

— Duke University (@DukeU) May 15, 2020

Long-term-care facilities have ~18% of NC’s #COVID19 cases & ~43% of the state’s deaths from the virus@NathanForCH writes, "more must be done to ensure that these facilities provide the best care for these individuals who are most vulnerable" ✒️https://t.co/5vOEU6CzsF

— Duke University (@DukeU) April 28, 2020

The U.S. would help itself by aiding other western-hemisphere economies in their recovery from COVID-19 suggests Prof. Patrick Duddy, former U.S. Ambassador, in an opinion piece for @TheNatlInterest https://t.co/bDHQUAFjHw

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 15, 2020

“It's a leading indicator, and it's saying that we're coming out of recession."

Prof. @CamHarvey tells @howardrgold @marketwatch that the #yieldcurve is pointing to economic recovery. https://t.co/RP9YBIDhgL

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 14, 2020

Risk assessments for businesses around the world dramatically shifted on March 15, as Prof. John Graham, director of the Duke #CFOSurvey, explains in this video on 1st quarter results

Watch him break down more results from the survey: https://t.co/R081CuPeXy pic.twitter.com/LdOEIzJT4P

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 14, 2020

Is #CARESact funding going where it's most needed? Will it have the desired impact? Prof. @Cathyhc Clark discusses what researchers and orgs like our @CASEatDuke will be looking for as they analyze relief from Congress #stimulus

Watch her full Q&A: https://t.co/MFjMr8BLIg pic.twitter.com/6H4ISkWoUq

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 13, 2020

Despite predictions by many experts, few people will get a #COVID19vaccine in 2021 Prof. @dave_ridley writes in @USATODAY https://t.co/VGJVTSquQ7

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 11, 2020

Great to see @CASEatDuke's website, https://t.co/WYJTFtl4ci, featured in this @CNN story by @jjsahadi on resources for businesses struggling financially due to COVID restrictions https://t.co/PytRXDQ2Mv

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 8, 2020

With millions of Americans facing a major health threat and losing the jobs that provide them with health insurance, the U.S. should consider whether we should continue to tie health insurance to employment, Prof. @PeterUbel says

Watch the full Q&A: https://t.co/Z2MeYamwsB pic.twitter.com/jNhebJmAS3

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 8, 2020

#COVID19 antibody testing is ramping up, but erroneous test results and #immunitypassports could create a false sense of security and contribute to new infections, Prof. @PeterUbel writes in @WaPo https://t.co/M0L2q0oqBD

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 6, 2020

The pandemic makes many of us feel a loss of control. Prof. @DanAriely says healthy ways to regain control are:

Exercise, meditation, eating healthy, saving money, and planning something rewarding for when it's over. A less healthy way? Retail therapy. https://t.co/tmiqASO5vR

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) April 30, 2020

When you consider the fine print, the real unemployment rate is closer to 20%, or 1/5 of the workforce.

Prof. David @Robinson_fuqua explains why in an op-ed in @Newsweek https://t.co/OP48DXqm6F

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 15, 2020

B-Lab co-founder Bart Houlahan shares his views on Corporate Social Responsibility with our students. Watch his entire conversation with Dean @BillBoulding ⬇️ #CSR #BLabs @BCorporation https://t.co/GaAPJI8geK

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 14, 2020

"Did you know that 30% of the seafood in your supermarket is mislabeled?"

Prof. @Daniel_Vermeer of @Duke_EDGE highlights ocean problems and solutions in a @TEDx talk https://t.co/ZgVVnSEjPj pic.twitter.com/BoHjrKsGgE

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 11, 2020

“From the second quarter of 2019 onwards, we saw dark clouds on the horizon,” Prof. John Graham tells @WSJ editor @Nina_Trentmann.#CFOs anticipated a 2020 #recession and had already been preparing, the #CFOSurvey showed. https://t.co/AHD61A33xu

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 7, 2020

Low #CEO integrity is associated with higher audit fees at large public corporations and declining performance, new research from Prof. Bill Mayew in @aaahq's journal shows https://t.co/9Av93ht0l9

— Duke Fuqua (@DukeFuqua) May 1, 2020

The Center's Covid & Guns series continues, with @JacobCharlesNC talking to @socsteidley about gun sales, trends, and data during Covid.

The clip below explains the cyclical nature handgun & long gun sales.

➡️Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/ylRkD3K4Mr pic.twitter.com/PKIKECfzP7

— Duke Center for Firearms Law (@DukeFirearmsLaw) May 13, 2020

Our new @DukeCSJ report on fines and fees in NC:https://t.co/6eUKbyK7wV pic.twitter.com/RpkdAMhwha

— Duke Center for Science and Justice (@DukeCSJ) May 13, 2020

Prof. @SaraJSGreene and co-authors warn of coming wave of personal bankruptcy filings. https://t.co/t2HLNfzeko

— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) May 14, 2020

Prof. @BarakRichman: Surprise medical billing capitalizes on patients' vulnerability to extract outrageous prices. https://t.co/Zv6nBHicUV

— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) May 13, 2020

Even with dismissals, failure-to-comply cases are rising in the state, @DukeCSJ report says. https://t.co/f9X3S5JDro

— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) May 14, 2020

Thomas Maher, executive director of @DukeCSJ: States must maintain funding for public defense even as pandemic costs stretch budgets. https://t.co/bg00zKZRCT

— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) May 13, 2020

Listen: Prof. Mitu Gulati and Prof. @UPanizza of @IHEID propose credit facility to direct debt interest repayments to #COVID19 relief in developing countries. https://t.co/6sfI4GXCkG

— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) May 4, 2020

Senior Lecturing Fellow @KateKonschnik says the pandemic presents opportunities to invest in clean energy. https://t.co/4dXSWJBrHt

— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) May 14, 2020

CSAFE from @IowaStateU, which funds vital forensics research by Prof. @brandonlgarrett and the @DukeCSJ, is renewed for another five-year term. https://t.co/jUaBaaDCJz

— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) May 5, 2020

Ronnie Long will have virtual appeal hearing Thursday; @LauDurham '09, the faculty advisor of @DukeInnocence, is confident in the strength of the case. https://t.co/NVq3xnYDpe

— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) May 5, 2020

Just updated

NC COVID-19 and Criminal Justice Resources https://t.co/zW3CAOzwMS via @DukeCSJ

— Brandon Garrett (@brandonlgarrett) May 5, 2020

Issue 6 is live! Read Articles by @beidelson (@Harvard_Law) and by @BenGrunwald (@DukeLaw) and John Rappaport (@UChicagoLaw), a Feature by @JedediahSPurdy (@ColumbiaLaw) et al., and Notes by Adeel Mohammadi (@YaleLawSch ’19) and James Campbell (’20): https://t.co/hY5EoCSOa5 pic.twitter.com/lssVdxl2kx

— The Yale Law Journal (@YaleLJournal) April 30, 2020