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WRAL News roundtable discussion on the current impacts of coronavirus in North Carolina. Debra Morgan hosts with guests: State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Tilson, Wake County Human Services Director Regina Petteway and North Carolina State University economist Mike Walden. *Recorded 3/12/20 Topics addressed: Current cases in NC. Status of testing kits in NC. Should you travel? What is social distancing and how is it helping to "flatten the curve?" What should you do if you are invested in the stock market? Are we going into a recession? How long will it take for the stock market to recover? Extensive Covid-19 coverage: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus By mid-March, businesses, sports leagues and cities began to shut down, to limit large gatherings of people, in hopes of controlling the spread of the virus. The map at the coverage link shows presumptive and confirmed cases in North Carolina compiled by WRAL News from local, state or military authorities. Data will be updated as close to real time as possible as new reports are received. You can also sign up for a daily coronavirus newsletter. Want to help? https://www.wral.com/coronavirus-impacts-us-all-here-s-how-you-can-help-others/19010660/ Stock the pantry at local Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Feed students while they're out of school by giving to Durham Public Schools Foundation. Donate to your favorite non-profit. Do remote volunteer opportunities. Offer assistance to the elderly and underprivileged.