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Top Durham news: Hospitals set up tents, diagnostic centers; schools to offer meals; more

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Published on March 19, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Durham.

NC hospitals use tents, diagnostic centers to keep COVID patients out of emergency rooms

Duke University Hospital in Durham has created a mini emergency room just for patients with serious respiratory illnesses.

Read the full story on The News & Observer.

Durham Public Schools to begin offering meals, supplemental learning on March 23

Durham Public Schools will begin supplemental learning and its meal services on March 23, according to a news release from district spokesperson William Sudderth. The school system is closed through April 3, as its students are currently on spring break after the schedule was modified due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Ways to support local Raleigh-Durham businesses

Restaurants and other local businesses are being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. From purchasing gift cards to getting take-out orders, there are lots of ways you can help.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.


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