The state is handing out free N95 masks. Here’s where you can get yours in the Triangle. Durham County Starting Feb. 1, masks can be picked up Durham County Libraries. Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham East Regional Library, 211 Lick Creek Lane, Durham South Regional Library, 4505 S. Alston Ave., Durham Southwest Regional […]

Dawn Robinson, formerly of EnVogue, claims that wearing masks is stupid to her. The singer said in a recent interview that Black people are used to surviving. “We’ve survived so much. That’s what we do. It’s a natural thing for us. It’s nothing. This is COVID? Okay. Whatever.” She continued by saying, “We’re being careful […]

With new variants of the novel coronavirus popping up across the country and even in our state, you might be wondering if you should be wearing two masks. We’ve seen many healthcare workers in hospitals doing it. Dr. Graham Snyder from WakeMed weighed in. “When trying to protect yourself from the virus, what you want […]

Wearing a mask can pose special challenges for children with autism, but there are ways to make it easier! Sesame Street has created videos to help children with autism adapt to wearing face masks and other realities of living through a pandemic.       Read More: New Rent and Utility Assistance Program For North […]

Face coverings are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with everyday preventive actions and social distancing in public settings. Here are the top seven things you should know. 1. Do all students have to wear face coverings? Yes, face coverings are required for all students inside school buildings and […]

Starting Wednesday, June 17, the Town of Chapel Hill is launching a free face mask distribution campaign, effective until further notice. This campaign aims to ensure all residents who need face coverings have access to them.  Masks are limited to four per household. Free mask distribution will occur every Wednesday and Saturday from 2-5 p.m. […]

Some people don’t like the fact that Costco and Whole Foods now require masks for shoppers. Whole Foods is distributing masks to shoppers who don’t have them. Ashley Smith from ReOpen NC posted on Facebook about the policies, according to WNCN. “They are within their rights to do this, but we are within our rights […]

According to a recent statement, Walmart says it’s requiring employees to wear masks starting Monday, April 20th. The company also says it’s looking to hire 50,000 additional employees to keep up with demand. If you want to apply, you can do so either by visiting their careers website or by texting ‘jobs’ to 240240.       […]