Olympics postponed to 2021 amid pandemic say IOC figures
Veteran IOC member Dick Pound told USA TODAY Sports that the 2020 Tokyo Games will be postponed likely to 2021 and changes will be announced in stages over the next four weeks. Pound said the start on July 24 is not possible and noted the postponement will require handling immense ramifications while Bach plans four weeks of decision making.
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United Way launches COVID relief fund for four NC counties
United Way of Coastal Carolina announces the COVID 19 Community Relief Fund to aid Craven Jones Pamlico and Carteret counties. Funds go through 14 partner nonprofits to provide food housing and utility assistance amid the regional health emergency.
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Second day of drive up COVID testing in Craven County
Craven County begins the second round of drive up coronavirus testing at the Health Department for symptomatic residents. Nurses from Craven County Health Department, Carolina East Regional Medical Center and Coastal Carolina Health Care administer oral and nasal swabs under a canopy on Neuse Boulevard. Samples head to the state lab and results are reported back to the county. Testing runs 9 a.m. to noon on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
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Gannett launches site to help local small businesses
Gannett unveils supportlocal.usatoday.com a nationwide effort to aid local small businesses hit by the coronavirus. The platform lets communities pick local shops to support by buying gift cards for future use and allows businesses to join the site.
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NC school closings extended amid virus restrictions
Governor Roy Cooper announced tighter measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Public K-12 schools will stay closed for in person instruction through May 15, with assemblies limited to 50 people and closures of salons gyms theaters by 5 pm Wednesday. Online instruction will replace in classroom teaching and universities shift to remote formats.
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