Consumer, shopping, virtual activity tips and more resources amid coronavirus pandemic

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Sunday, May 10, 2020
Monday starts 2-week closure for NC Public Schools
Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order means K-12 public schools will be closed for at least two weeks.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- We've compiled a list of resources, activities, consumer advice, shopping resources and more need-to-know info while you stay at home and as North Carolina reopens. Click here to see fun ideas to keep your family entertained while you're at home.



SHOPPING, CONSUMER



Is grocery store produce safe? And other questions answered



Toilet paper is available, you just may need to look in smaller, local stores



Gov. Cooper executive order requires stricter social distancing rules at stores, make changes to unemployment process



Changes to public transportation, trash pickup, meal services affected by COVID-19



Shopping online more due to the COVID-19 crisis? Earn extra money by using these cashback websites, apps



How to get your money back if your beach vacation is canceled because of coronavirus



Raleigh-based 'HomeRover' app hopes to keep housing market moving during COVID-19 pandemic



Struggling to feed your pet due to COVID-19 financial strains? Friends of Wake County Animal Center can help



NC interactive map shows spots for free, low-cost internet access



Coronavirus crisis: What you need to know about refunds for flights, cruises and concerts



How to stay safe when going out in public for essentials



COVID-19 food safety tips



Amazon stops accepting new grocery delivery customers amid surging demand



Coronavirus update: Safety tips for food delivery amid COVID-19 pandemic



Protect yourself: Better Business Bureau warns of coronavirus-related scams



How to change your travel plans amid the global COVID-19 outbreak



Hair dye becoming next high-demand item amid COVID-19 pandemic



Here's how to preserve groceries longer



DIY



Cary Salon offers free virtual tutorials for hair help at home



Adjusting business: Raleigh salon offers curbside hair care kits for pickup



No Sew Face Mask



How to make face masks from materials found at home



From scarves to HEPA filters, what kind of face covering is best?



Tips to cutting your own hair during coronavirus shelter-in-place



Mom shares fun tie-dying tips for kids



WORK-LIFE BALANCE



Called back to work and don't want to go because of COVID-19? Here are your options



Can't sleep or having weird dreams during the coronavirus pandemic? You're not alone



20 Things to do while social distancing



How to keep your sanity while adjusting to working from home



The best ways to maintain your diet during the coronavirus pandemic



Managing your anxiety when there's nothing to take your mind off coronavirus



Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Here's how the new paid sick leave requirements work



How to be productive at home working with kids



Can't stop worrying about the coronavirus? Find time to unplug, experts say



How to stock up for coronavirus: What you need, and why you shouldn't panic-buy



Kids in coronavirus quarantine: How to keep children comfortable, entertained



Would you give up personal data to return to work amid coronavirus pandemic?



STAYING SAFE



Here's what the North Carolina coronavirus relief package means for you



How to keep your kids mentally healthy during COVID-19 pandemic



Doctors in NYC flag mysterious illness in children, many had COVID-19



Raleigh HopeLine helps soothe worries during COVID-19 crisis



How often should you disinfect your house even if you are staying at home?



Feel unsafe at work during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are your rights



Can pets contract COVID-19?



Tips for parents on speaking to children about coronavirus



How long does coronavirus live on surfaces? Could be as long as 2 to 3 days



Tips for deep cleaning your home to stay safe from coronavirus



Protect yourself: Better Business Bureau warns of coronavirus-related scams



Disney debuts cloth face masks, will donate 1M to charity



EDUCATION



MAINTAINING LEARNING: Free educational resources for kids stuck at home during COVID-19




Spectrum, Comcast offer free internet to students without Wi-Fi during coronavirus pandemic



NC Symphony releases digital education concerts for students at home amid COVID-19



School buses to serve as Wi-Fi hot spots around North Carolina for remote learning



Money available for NC college students hurt by COVID-19



North Carolina universities receive $165 million to assist with COVID-19 disruptions



How to maximize your child's learning potential at home during COVID-19



NCDPI , UNC-TV roll out 50 hours of weekly TV programming for remote learning



Schools switching to Zoom for online learning but those video meetings can be hacked



Cookie decorating, virtual museum tours help kids keep busy while stuck at home during coronavirus outbreak

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